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31946 Private Thomas James Peake, 20th Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Died 1st March 1916, aged 45.
We regret to announce the death of Private Tom Peake, 20th Batt. R.W.F., and late of Corwen, which took place at Bangor Hospital last Wednesday after a very brief illness. Deceased, who was 45 years of age, was well known in Corwen and district. He had served 14 years in the Welsh Fusiliers. He had been with the 1st Battalion out in India and also throughout the South African War. About 8 months ago he joined the 20th R.W.F. now stationed at Kinmel Park. The remains were removed from Bangor to Corwen on Friday last, and the funeral took place at Corwen Parish churchyard on Saturday last and was attended by a very large number of relatives and friends as well as a detachment of soldiers selected from "A" Company 20th R.W.F. who acted as bearers in charge of Drum-Major Pickering. The following were the bearers who carried out their duties most admirably: - Privates T. J. Hill, T. Owen, V. Broadhurst, F. Green, W. T. Hughes, and R. J. Griffiths. The Rev. John Williams, C.M. Minister, officiated at the house, and the procession headed by Dr. Walker and the Rev. John Williams, followed by the soldiers steadily carrying the massive coffin which was covered with a Union Jack, then proceeded through the town to the Parish Church, where a short but impressive service was conducted by the Rev. Griffith Williams, Rector of Corwen, who was assisted by the Rev. Cadwaladr Williams, curate. The hymn "Yn y dyfroedd mawr a'r tonau" was sung in the Church, and Mr. W. J. Kington, A.R.C.O., who presided at th organ throughout the service, played the "Dead March" in Saul. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rector. A large and handsome artificial wreath was sent by the Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of "A" Co. The chief mourners present were Mrs. E. Williams, Penrallt, Glyndyfrdwy (sister); Messrs. William Peake, Hugh Peake, and Ed. Peake, Corwen (brothers). The Rector, on behalf of the family, thanked all present for their attendance and also those who had expressed sympathy with them in their sad and sudden bereavement.
(Yr Adsain, 7th March 1916)
18209 Lance Corporal Joseph Herbert Davies, 3rd Worcestershire Regiment. Fell in action at Ypres on 1st August 1917, aged 32. Son of the late Edward Evan Davies, of Ermine Road, Chester, and Margaret Wenlock (nee Davies) . CWGC database gives his date of death as 2nd August 1917.
On Sunday, the 19th of August, at the Corwen Parish Church, the evening service took the nature of a commemorative service of the late Lance-Corpl. Joseph Herbert Davies (son of Mrs. Wenlock, Corwen), who has laid his life for country and friends. The Rev. David Williams preached the funeral sermon, special hymns were sung and a funeral prayer offered. A beautiful floral harp was placed in the chancel by his mother. "United in death," a Polish battle song, was played as the Recessional.
An impressive Memorial Service was also held in one of the camps in France on August 19th, when prayers were offered for his mother and family. The hymn "My God my Father while I stray" was sung with much feeling. The above hymn was also sung at the funeral of deceased's father (the late Mr. Edward Evan Davies, G.W.R. engine driver), who was buried at Corwen Churchyard.
(Yr Adsain, 28th August 1917)
Second Lieutenant Howard Glynn Williams, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Died 5th January 1917, aged 22. Son of the Rev. Griffith and Edith Williams, of The Rectory, Corwen.
It is with very deep regret that we announce the death of Lieut. Howard Glynne Williams, of the King's Royal Rifles, which took place at The Rectory, Corwen, on Friday, Jan. 5th, after a severe illness. This popular, brave, and highly esteemed young officer was twenty-two years of age, and was the eldest son of the Rev. Griffith Williams and Mrs. Williams, The Rectory, Corwen. He was born at Pentrevoelas, on May 10th, 1894, and educated at Sywell House Preparatory School, Llandudno, and Rhos-on-Sea School. He then proceeded to Denstone College where he won an exhibition. He was a Scholar of Selwyn, and an exhibitioner of St. Catherine's, Cambridge. When the war broke out he was in his second year at Cambridge, and was preparing for honours in History. Lieut. Williams was an all-round athlete, and while at Denstone College he captained the Rugby team there. He also played for his college at Cambridge. When at home he played several games with the Corwen F.C. He was fond of acting and upon more than one occasion when he was home on his holidays, Howard, together with his brother, Private Noel Williams (Liverpool Scottish), have amused Corwen audiences with their witty dialogues and sketches. He was in Denstone College Officers' Training Corps where he commenced his career as a soldier, and afterwards became a Second-Lieutenant in the K.R.R. and he served six months in France with that famous regiment. While in the trenches in France he met with an accident. He went with his regiment from France to the Balkans and took part in the fighting at Salonika where he spent 7 months. During his stay there he underwent an operation which proved a failure. He was conveyed to Malta where he remained in hospital for a few weeks before he was transferred home on the hospital ship Braemar Castle which was lately torpedoed. Afterwards he was taken to Southsea, and returned to the headquarters of his regiment - the 60th Rifles, but was ordered back to the King Edward VII Hospital for Officers at Grosvenor Gardens where he was operated on - which also proved a failure. In October, 1916, his Colonel recommended him for a 1st Lieutenancy for his services. His intentions, had he lived, were to take Holy Orders.
Widespread sympathy is expressed with the Rev. Griffith Williams and Mrs. Williams and family in their sad bereavement.
The funeral, which was private, took place on Tuesday, January 9th, at Corwen Parish Churchyard. The Service at the house and from the Porch to the Church was conducted by Chaplain Sinnett Davies, Vicar Choral of St. David's; The Service in the Church was choral, and conducted by the Revs. Canon Williams, St. David's (uncle of deceased); Bevan Jones, Llangwm; D. Alban Lloyd, Pentrevoelas; and Atherley Hill Jones, Carrog (a personal friend of deceased); the Lesson was read by Dr. Walker; the hymn "They vwhose course on earth is o'er," was sung with much feeling, and the service throughout was very impressive. Private W. Bradwen Jones, R.W.F., presided at the organ and played the "Dead March." The chief mourners present were the Rev. Griffith Williams (father); Private Noel Williams, Liverpool Scottish (brother); Canon Williams, St. David's (uncle).
The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Jonathan Davies and Son, Drapers, and the coffin supplied by Mr. A. Humphreys, The Terrace, Corwen.
The following were the list of wreaths: -
Eluned,Noël, Wyn and Nan.
Mother and Father.
Hon. Mrs. Wynn, Rug.
Sydney Mrs. Lloyd, Rhaggatt.
Col. Brownlow and Brother Officers, 6th K.R.R.
Mr. and Mrs. Horspool, Llangollen.
Mr. and Mrs. Kerruish, Corwen.
Mr. and Mrs. Wenlock and Family.
Rev. and Mrs. H. Trevor Hughes, Glyndyfrdwy.
Col. and Mrs. Lynes.
Mr. and Mrs. John, and Harold and Norman.
Rev. A. Hill Jones, Carrog.
Rector of Bryn Eglwys.
Miss Davies, Trewyn.
Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Morgan.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kington.
Dr. and Miss Walker.
Mr. D. P. Davies.
All at Bank House (Davies').
Mrs. Clarke, The College.
Mrs. Williams, Angharad.
Mr. and Mrs. Llewelyn A. Jones & Miss Edwards.
Mrs. Davies and Family, Nerquis.
All at Combermere, Llandudno.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Jones Mortimer, Bryneisteddfod Hall, Glan Conway.
M. B. and V. Hughes, Dee Bank.
(Yr Adsain, 9th January 1917)
Death and Burial of Private Tom Peake, 20th R.W.F.
We regret to announce the death of Private Tom Peake, 20th Batt. R.W.F., and late of Corwen, which took place at Bangor Hospital last Wednesday after a very brief illness. Deceased, who was 45 years of age, was well known in Corwen and district. He had served 14 years in the Welsh Fusiliers. He had been with the 1st Battalion out in India and also throughout the South African War. About 8 months ago he joined the 20th R.W.F. now stationed at Kinmel Park. The remains were removed from Bangor to Corwen on Friday last, and the funeral took place at Corwen Parish churchyard on Saturday last and was attended by a very large number of relatives and friends as well as a detachment of soldiers selected from "A" Company 20th R.W.F. who acted as bearers in charge of Drum-Major Pickering. The following were the bearers who carried out their duties most admirably: - Privates T. J. Hill, T. Owen, V. Broadhurst, F. Green, W. T. Hughes, and R. J. Griffiths. The Rev. John Williams, C.M. Minister, officiated at the house, and the procession headed by Dr. Walker and the Rev. John Williams, followed by the soldiers steadily carrying the massive coffin which was covered with a Union Jack, then proceeded through the town to the Parish Church, where a short but impressive service was conducted by the Rev. Griffith Williams, Rector of Corwen, who was assisted by the Rev. Cadwaladr Williams, curate. The hymn "Yn y dyfroedd mawr a'r tonau" was sung in the Church, and Mr. W. J. Kington, A.R.C.O., who presided at th organ throughout the service, played the "Dead March" in Saul. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rector. A large and handsome artificial wreath was sent by the Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of "A" Co. The chief mourners present were Mrs. E. Williams, Penrallt, Glyndyfrdwy (sister); Messrs. William Peake, Hugh Peake, and Ed. Peake, Corwen (brothers). The Rector, on behalf of the family, thanked all present for their attendance and also those who had expressed sympathy with them in their sad and sudden bereavement.
(Yr Adsain, 7th March 1916)
18209 Lance Corporal Joseph Herbert Davies, 3rd Worcestershire Regiment. Fell in action at Ypres on 1st August 1917, aged 32. Son of the late Edward Evan Davies, of Ermine Road, Chester, and Margaret Wenlock (nee Davies) . CWGC database gives his date of death as 2nd August 1917.
On Sunday, the 19th of August, at the Corwen Parish Church, the evening service took the nature of a commemorative service of the late Lance-Corpl. Joseph Herbert Davies (son of Mrs. Wenlock, Corwen), who has laid his life for country and friends. The Rev. David Williams preached the funeral sermon, special hymns were sung and a funeral prayer offered. A beautiful floral harp was placed in the chancel by his mother. "United in death," a Polish battle song, was played as the Recessional.
An impressive Memorial Service was also held in one of the camps in France on August 19th, when prayers were offered for his mother and family. The hymn "My God my Father while I stray" was sung with much feeling. The above hymn was also sung at the funeral of deceased's father (the late Mr. Edward Evan Davies, G.W.R. engine driver), who was buried at Corwen Churchyard.
(Yr Adsain, 28th August 1917)
Second Lieutenant Howard Glynn Williams, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Died 5th January 1917, aged 22. Son of the Rev. Griffith and Edith Williams, of The Rectory, Corwen.
DEATH OF LIEUT. HOWARD GLYNNE WILLIAMS,
King's Royal Rifles, Corwen.
It is with very deep regret that we announce the death of Lieut. Howard Glynne Williams, of the King's Royal Rifles, which took place at The Rectory, Corwen, on Friday, Jan. 5th, after a severe illness. This popular, brave, and highly esteemed young officer was twenty-two years of age, and was the eldest son of the Rev. Griffith Williams and Mrs. Williams, The Rectory, Corwen. He was born at Pentrevoelas, on May 10th, 1894, and educated at Sywell House Preparatory School, Llandudno, and Rhos-on-Sea School. He then proceeded to Denstone College where he won an exhibition. He was a Scholar of Selwyn, and an exhibitioner of St. Catherine's, Cambridge. When the war broke out he was in his second year at Cambridge, and was preparing for honours in History. Lieut. Williams was an all-round athlete, and while at Denstone College he captained the Rugby team there. He also played for his college at Cambridge. When at home he played several games with the Corwen F.C. He was fond of acting and upon more than one occasion when he was home on his holidays, Howard, together with his brother, Private Noel Williams (Liverpool Scottish), have amused Corwen audiences with their witty dialogues and sketches. He was in Denstone College Officers' Training Corps where he commenced his career as a soldier, and afterwards became a Second-Lieutenant in the K.R.R. and he served six months in France with that famous regiment. While in the trenches in France he met with an accident. He went with his regiment from France to the Balkans and took part in the fighting at Salonika where he spent 7 months. During his stay there he underwent an operation which proved a failure. He was conveyed to Malta where he remained in hospital for a few weeks before he was transferred home on the hospital ship Braemar Castle which was lately torpedoed. Afterwards he was taken to Southsea, and returned to the headquarters of his regiment - the 60th Rifles, but was ordered back to the King Edward VII Hospital for Officers at Grosvenor Gardens where he was operated on - which also proved a failure. In October, 1916, his Colonel recommended him for a 1st Lieutenancy for his services. His intentions, had he lived, were to take Holy Orders.
Widespread sympathy is expressed with the Rev. Griffith Williams and Mrs. Williams and family in their sad bereavement.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral, which was private, took place on Tuesday, January 9th, at Corwen Parish Churchyard. The Service at the house and from the Porch to the Church was conducted by Chaplain Sinnett Davies, Vicar Choral of St. David's; The Service in the Church was choral, and conducted by the Revs. Canon Williams, St. David's (uncle of deceased); Bevan Jones, Llangwm; D. Alban Lloyd, Pentrevoelas; and Atherley Hill Jones, Carrog (a personal friend of deceased); the Lesson was read by Dr. Walker; the hymn "They vwhose course on earth is o'er," was sung with much feeling, and the service throughout was very impressive. Private W. Bradwen Jones, R.W.F., presided at the organ and played the "Dead March." The chief mourners present were the Rev. Griffith Williams (father); Private Noel Williams, Liverpool Scottish (brother); Canon Williams, St. David's (uncle).
The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Jonathan Davies and Son, Drapers, and the coffin supplied by Mr. A. Humphreys, The Terrace, Corwen.
The following were the list of wreaths: -
Eluned,Noël, Wyn and Nan.
Mother and Father.
Hon. Mrs. Wynn, Rug.
Sydney Mrs. Lloyd, Rhaggatt.
Col. Brownlow and Brother Officers, 6th K.R.R.
Mr. and Mrs. Horspool, Llangollen.
Mr. and Mrs. Kerruish, Corwen.
Mr. and Mrs. Wenlock and Family.
Rev. and Mrs. H. Trevor Hughes, Glyndyfrdwy.
Col. and Mrs. Lynes.
Mr. and Mrs. John, and Harold and Norman.
Rev. A. Hill Jones, Carrog.
Rector of Bryn Eglwys.
Miss Davies, Trewyn.
Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Morgan.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kington.
Dr. and Miss Walker.
Mr. D. P. Davies.
All at Bank House (Davies').
Mrs. Clarke, The College.
Mrs. Williams, Angharad.
Mr. and Mrs. Llewelyn A. Jones & Miss Edwards.
Mrs. Davies and Family, Nerquis.
All at Combermere, Llandudno.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Jones Mortimer, Bryneisteddfod Hall, Glan Conway.
M. B. and V. Hughes, Dee Bank.
(Yr Adsain, 9th January 1917)