Chwilog Memorial Hall

Col. Lloyd Evans, of Broom Hall, Chwilog, has assumed command of the 19th ("Bantams") Battalion R.W.F. at Deganwy, and is in residence at the St. George's Hotel, Llandudno.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 7th May 1915)

PRISONERS OF WAR IN GERMANY.

Mr. Isaac Edwards, the hon. secretary of the Carnarvonshire Recruiting Committee, has received from Mr. W. R. Jones (late of 91, Tiverton-street, Wavertree, Liverpool, and formerly of Elwy House, Carnarvon), now a prisoner of war in Englanderlager, Ruhleben, Germany, a list of North Walians interned in the same camp as follows: -
[The list of names includes] R. E. Davies, Angorfa, Chwilog, R.S.O.

In his letter Mr. Jones says: - "I am glad to tell you that the health of all at the camp is at present good. Monotony is our greatest bugbear, and the parcel post our greatest blessing."

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 10th September 1915)



Lieut. J. M. J. EVANS (Wounded).

We regret to announce that Lieut. and Adjutant J. M. J. Evans, 1st Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, son of Col. and Mrs. Lloyd Evans, of Broom Hall, Chwilog, has been wounded a second time in action. Early in the war Mr. Evans was dangerously wounded, but happily recovered, and was able to return to duty. After the recent operations his parents received a telegram from the War Office stating that he had been seriously wounded on September 25th, being hit no less than four times, and had been admitted to the British Red Cross Hospital at Rouen. We are glad to state that Mr. Evans is getting on well, and hopes to be moved soon to England. Colonel Lloyd Evans is at present in command of the 19th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who are now training in the South of England.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 10th September 1915)

6th BATT. R. W. FUSILIERS

CASUALTIES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 4th SEPTEMBER, 1915.
[The list includes] Pte. W. E. Williams, Bryn Ralley, Plasdu, Chwilog. Two fingers off R. Hand.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 1st October 1915)



KHAKI WEDDING. - Corporal Griffith Davies, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Davies, 12, Castle-square, was married on St. David's Day to Miss Lizzie Jones, Four Crosses, Chwilog. The wedding took place from 11, Downing-street. Corporal Davies left Criccieth five years ago for Australia, and at the outbreak of war was present with the first Australian Contingent at the landing at Anzac. He was twice wounded, and the second time permanently so. The reception took place at the Housekeeper's Room, at 11, Downing-street, and the newly married couple were the recipients of numerous and costly presents.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 10th March 1916)



CANTATA PERFORMANCE. - The children of Chwilog Congregational Church performed Dr. Parry's "Cantata yr Adar" last evening. The receipts were towards the local war fund.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 17th March 1916)

LLEYN TRIBUNAL.

[Among the cases, held at Pwllheli, were] Mr. Richard Roberts, contractor, applied for exemption for his partner. Prior to the war he employed seven men, but now he had only one. His four sons were either in the Army or Navy. - Exemption was granted.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 25th August 1916)



Mrs. H. H. Jones, County Vaults, has received news that her only brother has died at the Haslar R.N. Hospital, Portsmouth. He was the son of Capt. and Mrs. Evans, Talybont, Chwilog, and was 19 years of age. He joined the Navy a few months ago.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 23rd February 1917)

* This was Robert Evans, who died of illness on 10th February 1917, and is interred in Chwilog Cemetery.

CARNARVONSHIRE APPEAL TRIBUNAL.

[Among the cases were] Thomas J. Smith, smith, Chwilog. - May 31st. R. H. Roberts, Ty'nycoed Uchaf, Chwilog. - Conditional exemption.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 20th April 1917)

CAMBRIAN COAST MILITARY NEWS.

Mr. and Mrs. T. Pritchard, Chwilog, have been informed officially that their son, Lance-Corporal R. D. Pritchard, has been wounded. They recently lost a son in France, and they have two others in the army.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 27th April 1917)



The following number of eggs have been sent to wounded soldiers from the places mentioned during May: - Llangybi, 149; Llanaelhaiarn, 203; Pencaenewydd, 79; Chwilog, 71; Pentre Uchaf, 70; Llannor, 49; Aberech, 13. No collections were made in June for some reason or other.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 6th July 1917)



Private Morris Thomas, Fourcrosses, has been wounded in action. Prior to the war he carried on the business of a butcher, and was amongst the most enthusiastic footballers in the district.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 6th July 1917)



Councillor David Roberts, Bryn Hyfryd, Chwilog, has subscribed £20 towards the North Wales Heroes' Memorial Fund. He has also given 10s. to every soldier from the district joining the Army, besides having sent them presents from time to time.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 20th July 1917)



Chwilog Congregational church have given £16 war bonus to the Rev. M. Price, their minister.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 28th February 1919)

* Morgan Price



Mr. W. H. Pritchard, son of Mr. Rhys T. Pritchard, relieving officer, Chwilog, has been decorated with the D.S.M. He was a wireless operator in the Navy when he won this honour.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 9th May 1919)



Capt. and Bt. Major J. M. J. Evans, M.C., R.W.F., son of Col. Lloyd Evans, Broom Hall, Chwilog, is placed on the half-pay list and retains his present appointment at the War Office (Dec. 3). He was awarded the Croix de Guerre in November, 1918.

(The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality, 12th December 1919)