Crug Glas Chapel, Swansea
Roll of Honour
The roll of honour is a handsome thing. It measures 50 x 70 cm and it is drawn in coloured ink on board, and it has been lavishly illuminated with gold leaf. It was produced by J. Phillips of Manselton Road, Swansea. The design is colourful and pleasing. Around the frame, four on each side, are the flags of eight allies in the war. The roll is headed 'Y Frwydr Fawr, Rhestr Anrhydedd, 1914-1918, Capel Crug Glas, Abertawe' (the Great War, Roll of Honour, 1914-1918, Crug Glas Chapel, Swansea), while at the bottom is the motto of the Welch Regiment, 'Gwell angau na chwilydd' (better death than dishonour). Between these various elements runs an abstract design that reminds us of Celtic patterns.
The roll records the names of 33 men from the chapel who fought in the First World War, two of whom died in action. The majority were in the army, and their regiments are recorded. Nine were in the Royal Navy and one in the RAF.
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