Yorkshire Regiment War Graves, - Rhondda (Treorchy) Cemetery, Glamorgan

Rhondda (Treorchy) Cemetery contains war graves of both world wars, the burials of the 1914-1918 War being scattered in various parts. The burials of the 1939-1945 War, too, are scattered throughout the cemetery. Three members of the Home Guard, who were killed whilst on duty during an air raid on 29th April 1941, belonged to the 7th Glamorganshire (Pentre) Battalion.

One soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment is buried in this cemetery.

Private John Ladd. 203599. 4th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Died at home 16 May 1917. Aged 39. Born Dogmells (Pembroke), Enlisted Pentre, Resided Glamorgan. For a larger sized image of the headstone inscription, suitable for transcription, select the image on the left. NOTE : The headstone inscription is in Welsh, though a translation (*) is shown below. Photo : Richard Roberts (<richard.nsw@googlemail.com>) Translation by Heather Tomos <heathertomos@live.co.uk>;- In loving memory of John Ladd loving husband of Edith A Ladd who went to the Lord May 16 - 1917, aged 39 years Also their daughter Margaret L Ladd who died August 27th, 1931 aged 17 years Also the above Edith A Ladd who died November 18 1931 aged 50 years.

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Rhondda (Treorchy) Cemetery, Glamorgan
(Photo : Richard Roberts <richard.nsw@googlemail.com>)

(Information from Richard Roberts;- Pte John Ladd's headstone is the lighter red granite one on the right hand side in the middle distance.)