The War Graves of Ystradgynlais
David Glyndwr Lewis
David Glyndwr Lewis served on the armed merchant cruiser HMS Forfar and was killed in action when the ship, forming part of the Northern Patrol, was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U99 commanded by the uboat ace Otto Kretschmer.
The information on David Glyndwr Lewis has been compiled from a number of sources, including the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, from the South Wales Voice newspaper, and the Parish Burial Register (courtesy of the Swansea Archives).
| Name | David Glyndwr Lewis |
| Date of Death | 2nd December 1940 |
| Place of Death | 500 miles West of England |
| Age at Death | 22 |
| Unit and Regiment | Royal Navy; HMS Forfar |
| Rank | Ordinary Seaman |
| Service Number | C⁄SR 16633 |
| Memorial | CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL - KENT UK; 36, 2 |
| Local Memorials | Maesydderwen Roll of Honour Ystradgynlais War Memorial |
| Notes | Son of Henry and Ceinwen Lewis of Abercrave, Glamorgan. |
David Glyndwr Lewis was reported missing on 5th December. HMS Forfar was sunk whilst on the Northern Patrol by U99 commanded by the uboat ace Otto Kretschmer.
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