Memorial: M6413

Headstone at St Cattwg’s Church, Port Eynon, Swansea commemorating Thomas Morgan d. 1918 in the loss of HMS ‘Scott’

Location

St Cattwg's Church, Port Eynon, Swansea, Wales

Transcript

In Loving Memory of CATHERINE SARAH the beloved daughter of THOMAS & JANE MORGAN of this parish who died August 13th 1914 aged 30 years. Also of THOMAS MORGAN A.B., R.N.V.R. Who lost his life on board H.M.S. Scott in the North Sea August 15th 1918 aged 22 years. Greater love hath no man than this Also the above JANE MORGAN wife of THOMAS MORGAN Moor Corner in this parish who died Sept 24th 1929 aged 72 years.

Details

Description: Large family headstone, carved ivy surrounding the inscription.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS Scott

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Morgan, Thomas
Age: 22
Date of Death: 15/8/1918
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Extra

Notes: HMS 'Scott' sunk in the North Sea, possibly by UC-17.

JSON

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters