The War Graves of Ystradgynlais
Joseph Thomas Chadford
Joseph Thomas Chadford was born in Swansea and lived in Ystradgynlais before enlisting with the Welsh Regiment, with whom he was killed in action in 1918
The information on Joseph Thomas Chadford 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 | Joseph Thomas Chadford |
| Date of Death | 25th June 1918 (died from wounds) |
| Place of Death | France |
| Age at Death | 19 |
| Unit and Regiment | Welsh Regiment; 2nd Bn. |
| Rank | Private |
| Service Number | 29228 |
| Additional Information | Address: Oddfellows Street, Ystradgynlais. Born Swansea. |
| Cenotaph | Swansea Cenotaph; Panel Army WWI under Welch 2nd Bn. |
| Memorial | PERNES BRITISH CEMETERY - FRANCE; V. C. 28. |
| Local Memorials | Ystradgynlais War Memorial
St Cynog's Church, Ystradgynlais, Brass Plaque |
| Family Details | Son of Annie Elizabeth (born Aberdare1866) and the late William Chadford (born Aberdare 1866 Railway Guard) of Swansea |
| Known Brothers | Archibald T (born 1893) |
| Known Sisters | Lily (born Merthyr 1890) Minnie E (born 1895) |
REF: Swansea Pals - Book by Bernard Lewis
LISTED UNDER: 14th (Service) Battalion THE WELSH REGIMENT
Next of Kin of Men proceeding Overseas December 1915
Additional info: next of kin - Mother of 1 Oddfellow Street, Ystradgynlais.
The WW1 Army panel on the Swansea Cenotaph that includes the name of Joseph T Chadford.
The Swansea Cenotaph, photograph by Val Trevallion
Ystradgynlais War Memorial
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