John Henry Cole
John Henry Cole was born in Dorset but lived in Ystradgynlais, and signed up with the Royal Engineers, before being killed in action in France in 1916.
The information on John Henry Cole has been compiled from a number of sources, including the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, from the Labour Voice newspaper, and the Parish Burial Register (courtesy of the Swansea Archives).
| Name | John Henry Cole |
| Date of Death | 25th September 1916 |
| Place of Death | France |
| Age at Death | |
| Unit and Regiment | Royal Engineers; 126th Field Coy. |
| Rank | Sapper |
| Service Number | 108003 |
| Additional Information | Born 1895 Salcombe Devon. Son of George Samuel and Jane Cole of Sunny Bank Brecon Road Ystradgynlais moved to 17 School Road Onllwyn Neath. Former Bricklayer. Enlisted 24/03/1915 Killed in action. |
| Grave | . |
| Memorial | THIEPVAL MEMORIAL - FRANCE; Pier and Face 8 A and 8 D. |
| Local Memorials | Ystradgynlais War Memorial |
| Family Details | |
| Known Brothers | Joseph COLE (Born 1898) |
| Known Sisters | Lillie COLE (Born Devon 1892) Winifred COLE (Born Devon 1895) Gwyneth COLE (1896) |