The War Graves of Ystradgynlais
Islwyn Thomas
Islwyn Thomas served with the RAF and died in Scotland in November 1945.
The information on Ivor Islwyn Thomas 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 | Islwyn Thomas |
| Date of Death | 5th November 1945 |
| Place of Death | Scotland |
| Age at Death | 27 |
| Unit and Regiment | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
| Rank | Warrant Officer (Wireless Operator /Air Gunner) |
| Service Number | 1283921 |
| Grave | TY'NCOED CONGREGATIONAL CHAPELYARD - ABERCRAVE, POWYS; S.W. of chapel |
| Local Memorials | Maesydderwen Roll of Honour Ystradgynlais War Memorial |
| Notes | Son of Arthur and Mary Alice Thomas of Ystradgynlais |
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Islwyn Thomas To the left is Islwyn Thomas' grave in Ty'ncoed Congregational Chapelyard, Abercrave. |
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The text on the grave reads:-
1283921 Warrant Officer ISLWYN THOMAS Wireless Operator ⁄ Air Gunner Royal Air Force 5th November 1945 Age 27 |
From the South Wales Voice newspaper, 2nd November 1946 :-
ROLL of HONOUR
Islwyn Thomas who was killed while serving with the RAF, in Scotland, November 5th, 1945
Sweet memories will linger forever,
Time cannot change them 'tis true;
Years that may come cannot sever
My loving remembrance of you.
From Nancy, 1 Gladstone Terrace, Ystradgynlais.
The Fallen of World War Two
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