Memorial: M3359

Cross at St Illtud’s Church, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire commemorating Joseph Emery d. 1918

Location

St Illtud's Church, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Transcript

'In loving memory of Joseph Emery who died at sea from the effects of enemy submarine shell fire Jan 2 1918 Aged 50 years'

Details

Type: Cross
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Marble
Vessel: SS Kingsley

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Emery, Joseph
Age: 50
Date of Death: 2/1/1918
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Steward
Organisation: Mercantile Marine

Extra

Notes: One of five men killed in an action between the SS 'Kingsley' and 'U-95'. The British vessel succeeded in getting into port.
Recorder: David Saunders

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Maritime Memorials