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War
Memorials Elsewhere, - Connah's Quay, Flintshire ( St. Mark's Church) |
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The War Memorial in St. Mark's Church for Connah's Quay, Flintshire
(Photo : Richard Roberts<richard.nsw@googlemail.com>)
The First World War Memorial for Connah's Quay in St. Mark's
Church is found at the front of the church, on the right, in the nave. The
memorial is a marble panel.
One soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment is commemorated on this
panel, - his name can be seen top right.
Private Herbert Foulkes. 35034. 5th Battalion the Yorkshire
Regiment, formerly 15254 Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Died 3 October 1918.
Born Northop (Flint), Enlisted Shotton, Resided Connah's Quay.
Buried GLAGEON COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION.
Richard Roberts has added the information that;-
"According to the Flintshire WW1 Index Cards, Herbert Foulkes lived at
19 Church Street Connah's Quay and was taken prisoner on 27/5/1918 and died
at Taclon (misprint for Trelon) Hospital on 3/10/1918. "
The Interior of St. Mark's Church in Connah's Quay, showing the War Memorial.
(Photo : Richard Roberts<richard.nsw@googlemail.com>)
St. Mark's Church, Connah's Quay.
(Photo : Richard Roberts<richard.nsw@googlemail.com>)
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