| Swans players killed in The Great War 22:58 - Sep 7 with 19548 views | Witneyjack |
I know I have probably left it too late but I am travelling to Ypres on Friday with three friends on another war graves visit. I've tried a couple of Professor Farmer's books but have been unable to find the names of any Swansea Town players or staff killed during the First World War. I thought that if any were buried in Flanders I could include it in our itinerary and lay a wreath etc.
If anybody has any info or knowledge, I would appreciate their help.
Thanks.
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| Swans players killed in The Great War on 10:23 - Sep 16 with 2665 views | Lohengrin |
Excellent! Good man.  | |
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| Swans players killed in The Great War on 11:25 - Sep 16 with 2642 views | Witneyjack |
If the Trust/Club wanted to pay for 4 wreaths , I would be more than happy to make a special 30 hour trip to all 4 graves and lay them. | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 11:48 - Sep 16 with 2635 views | Lohengrin |
If that's what you are planning on doing then my hat's off to you, sir.
A ground collection could be organised to meet all expenses for that. Perhaps we could get The Evening Post on board too? | |
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| Swans players killed in The Great War on 21:01 - Sep 19 with 2571 views | Witneyjack |
Cheers Loh,
I have the utmost respect for those that served in World War One and I feel anything I can do to commemorate them is a small thing compared to the sacrifices they made.
I've made the offer to the Trust via Phil, so I'll leave it for them to consider. The photos will be heading over to Phil over the weekend and hopefully we can get that memorial up at the ground. | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 12:00 - Oct 17 with 2467 views | Phil_S |
OK folks an update on this - we are on track to unveil a memorial to the players killed during the first world war - this will hopefully take place appropriately on Rememberance Sunday ahead of the Arsenal game
There was some discussion and checking around the names of the players killed during the war and the final answer was there was three
Spencer T Bassett
Joseph Bulcock
Edward Thomas Mitchell | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 13:19 - Oct 17 with 2431 views | Lohengrin |
Has the decision been made on the location for the plaque, Phil? | |
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| Swans players killed in The Great War on 13:30 - Oct 17 with 2425 views | Phil_S |
Yes it will be on the wall at the side of the club shop (or at least it was last time I was told!) | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 13:38 - Oct 17 with 2414 views | Witneyjack |
If I can get a ticket for the game Phil, I will be there. What sort of time would the unveiling be? | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 13:52 - Oct 17 with 2397 views | Le_Swans |
Surely the club should be able to sort you out a ticket, seeing as you actually went out to lay wreaths etc. and really got everyone talking about having a memorial of sorts for the players lost in WW1. | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 13:55 - Oct 17 with 2391 views | Phil_S |
Not sure on time mate but with a 4pm kick off I would hazard a guess at around 2pm | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 14:00 - Oct 17 with 2377 views | Lohengrin |
The club should get hold of the Swansea Legion, they'd be happy to provide a Colour Party for the unveiling. Kev Johns would be the man to do the dedication in his capacity as club Chaplain I would think. | |
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| Swans players killed in The Great War on 14:07 - Oct 17 with 2359 views | Witneyjack |
I'm happy to pay for a ticket, just need to lay my hands on one. | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 14:26 - Oct 17 with 2336 views | Le_Swans |
Hopefully someone on here will be able to help you out then. | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 19:50 - Nov 5 with 2197 views | Witneyjack |
Right , I've got a ticket for the match (Thanks Phil) I just need to pick the brains of Planet Swans finest.
As I need to be at the ground for the unveiling of the plaque at 2pm, I will be driving down (rather than being dropped off) with my 80 year old Dad. I hope to be there around 1.30pm and wondered if anybody can advise me where I may be able to park the car (Landore / Brynhyfryd side) on street? Will Cwm Level road have spaces 2 1/2 hrs before kick off?
Does anybody have any ideas? I need to be close enough for us to walk and arrive in time for the unveiling.
Thanks in advance. | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 19:56 - Nov 5 with 2190 views | lifelong |
You should be OK at Cwm Level Road at that time. | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 20:01 - Nov 5 with 2185 views | Witneyjack |
I thought I should be ok but thanks for the confirmation!! | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 20:07 - Nov 5 with 2176 views | lifelong |
You'll probably have to go towards the top end of the road but there should be room. I normally park up the top end 2 hours before kick off. | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 20:29 - Nov 5 with 2154 views | 3swan |
If not you could think of parking in Beaufort Rd.
Early enough to be by the Bowls Club and our Academy.
Slightly more to walk but it's all flat and alongside the river | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 20:49 - Nov 5 with 2129 views | Witneyjack |
Thanks | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 20:51 - Nov 5 with 2123 views | Witneyjack |
Thanks. It's not very light along the riverbank is it? My Dad has glaucoma so would prefer a walk along the road. | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 20:58 - Nov 5 with 2115 views | fbreath |
You could drop him off at the ground say harvester and then go and park the car either on one of the roads you mentioned or pay to park close by and then do the reverse after the game | |
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| Swans players killed in The Great War on 20:59 - Nov 5 with 2112 views | Jackfath |
Or put it in Morrisons. | |
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| Swans players killed in The Great War on 21:01 - Nov 5 with 2108 views | Dr_Winston |
Would the park and ride car park be open on a Sunday for a game? | |
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| Swans players killed in The Great War on 21:10 - Nov 5 with 2097 views | Witneyjack |
He's ok walking with someone, so I'd rather he stayed with me, but thanks for the suggestion. | | | |
| Swans players killed in The Great War on 22:38 - Nov 5 with 2059 views | swan65split |
I have only just found this thread , as I have been away for bit, I found it quite interesting and like to thank all the contributors and my Respect to those who perished. | | | |
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