Source: https://www.wwwmp.co.uk/pembrokeshire-memorials/talbenny-war-memorial/
Timestamp: 2019-04-25 20:53:04+00:00

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Talbenny is situated about six miles west of Haverfordwest, on the south side of St. Bride's bay. The men of the area who fell during the Great War are commemorated on a marble plaque, inside St. Mary’s Church. The Church also houses a Memorial to the men of R.A.F. Talbenny, who were killed whilst operating from the base during World War Two.
Albert Warlow, Sapper, 19902, Royal Engineers. Albert was born at Talbenny in 1886, the son of John and Mary Warlow. The family later moved to Chepstow, Monmouth. He enlisted at Merthyr Tydfil into the Royal Engineers, and served with the 56th Field Company, attached to the 3rd Division. One of the first Divisions to move to France, they remained on the Western Front throughout the war, and fought during the opening Battle of Mons, and in the epic retreat, from the Rearguard Action of Solesmes, through the Battle of Le Cateau, and down to the Marne, where the German Offensive was stopped. They followed the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line, where they met them in battle, and stopped the advance on Paris. The Division then moved north to Flanders, and took part in the Battle of La Bassée, and at the Battle of Messines, which were a prelude to the First Battle of Ypres. Albert was taken ill here, and died on 25 November 1914. He was 28 years old, and is buried at Cement House Cemetery, Belgium. Albert is not commemorated on the Talbenny Memorial.
TO THE GLORY OF GOD and in honoured memory of those who lost their lives during flying activities from or at R.A.F. Talbenny and whose names are recorded on this memorial.
787536 Sgt. H. Dostal, D.F.M., age 23. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Pilot.
82591 Flt. Lt. M. Cigler, age 28. RAFVR Czechoslovakian WOP.
787335 Sgt. J. Holub, age 21. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Air Gunner.
787081 Sgt. F. Dovak, age 28. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Air Gunner.
787088 Sgt. V. Orlik, age 25. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Air Gunner.
787612 Sgt. R. Pancir, age 27. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Pilot.
82587 Flt. Lt. K. Becvar, D.F.C., age 24. RAFVR Czechoslovakian WOP.
787359 Sgt. J. Drmelka, age 25. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Pilot.
787171 Sgt. J. Lenc, age 25. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Pilot.
787104 Sgt. V. Sobotka, age 28. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Air Gunner.
787885 Sgt. F. I. Sipula, age 28. RAFVR Czechoslovakian WOP/ AG.
787894 Sgt. P. Tofel. RAFVR Czechoslovakian WOP/ AG.
82520 Flt. Lt. A. Gabriel, age 20. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Observer.
787844 Sgt. O. Jebacek, age 24. RAFVR Czechoslovakian WOP.
68734 F/O R. Matejicek, age 29. RAFVR Czechoslovakian WOP/ AG.
787414 Sgt. J. Deradil, age 25. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Pilot.
83230 Flt. Lt. J. Dyvlt, age 26. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Pilot.
787884, Sgt. J. Simko, age 22. RAFVR Czechoslovakian WOP/ AG.
1322585 P/O P. Friedlaender, age 31. RAFVR Czechoslovakian AG.
1196247 F/Sgt. G.F. Hitch, age 22. RAFVR Pilot.
656794 Sgt. K. Jones, age 22. RAF Observer.
131535 P/O F. Bulis, RAFVR Czechoslovakian Pilot.
787458 F/Sgt. J. Blaha, age 33. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Pilot.
787452 F/Sgt. F. Dolezal, age 28. RAFVR Czechoslovakian A/G.
142325 P/O J. Jebacek, age 21. RAFVR Czechoslovakian A/G.
82640 Flt. Lt. V. Student, age 24. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Pilot.
131533 P/O B. Gissubel. RAFVR Czechoslovakian WOP.
87773 Cpl. F. Paclik, age 36. RAFVR Czechoslovakian FME.
788152 F/Sgt. J. Svec, age 36. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Pilot.
131534 P/O. A.L. Bunzl. RAFVR Czechoslovakian WOP/ Flying Duties.
787915 Sgt. W. Gotzlinger, age 31. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Inst Rep.
788193 Sgt. V. Rajecky, age 22. RAFVR Czechoslovakian A/G.
83237 Flt. Lt. V. Harika, age 22. RAFVR Czechoslovakian A/G.
787216 Flt. Sgt. F. Stoklasek, age 28. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Fitter.
787498 Sgt. J. Cech, age 31. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Electrician.
118529 P/O G.S. Leemans, age 49. RAFVR Belgian Transport Officer.
1118934 Sgt. J. Billing, age 28. RAFVR Pilot.
1048198 Sgt. A.B. Fawcett, age 20. RAFVR Navigator.
R.67252 W.O. H. Sharpe, age 27. RCAF Pilot.
1152181 F/Sgt. J. Fowler, age 22. RAFVR Navigator.
787345 F/Sgt. M. Cervinka, age 28. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Pilot.
131545 P/O. A. Holna, age 29. RAFVR Czechoslovakian WOP.
787343 Sgt. Z. Janda, age 30. RAFVR Czechoslovakian WOP/AG.
132964 P.O. J. Jelinek, age 22. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Navigator.
788126 Sgt. L. Kriz, age 30. RAFVR Czechoslovakian AG.
788149 Sgt. J. Stiess, age 28. RAFVR Czechoslovakian Pilot.
114382 F/O. K.C.R. Maskell, age 30. RAFVR Pilot.
P15128 Brigadier V. Dykes, C.B.E., age 44.
P6266 Brigadier G.M. Stewart, age 42.
131792 P/O. A. Perrott, age 20. RAFVR Navigator B.
1027584 F/Sgt. H.E. Tyas, age 27. RAFVR Pilot.
1386980 Sgt. E.F.J. Oliver, age 22. RAFVR Navigator.
R.101981 F/Sgt. G.J. Rankmore, RCAF Air Gunner.
931715 F/Sgt. M.N. Williams, age 32. RAFVR WOP/ Air Gunner.
1390572 Sgt. A.E. Carter, age 22. RAFVR Pilot.
1334969 Sgt. R. Whiting, age 20. RAFVR WOP/ Air Gunner.
R.98456 W.O. G.B. Wigle. RCAF Navigator.
J19354 P/O. B. McPherson. RCAF Wireless Operator/ Air Gunner.
1313141 Sgt. W.G. Prosser, age 21. RAFVR WOP/ Air Gunner.
1336888 Sgt. A.G.W. Wright, age 22. RAFVR Pilot.
131858 F/O J.E. Colyer. RAFVR Pilot.
1552315 Sgt. M. Punshon, age 22. RAFVR Pilot.
1264972 Sgt. T.H.W. Cheetham, age 23. RAFVR Navigator.
1316467 Sgt. H.G. Jones, age 22. RAFVR WOP/ Air Gunner.
1048364 Sgt. G.E. Williams, age 23. RAFVR WOP/ Air Gunner.
1239976 Sgt. A. Finnemore, age 21. RAFVR WOP/ Air Gunner.
1330319 F/Sgt. R.F. Best, age 22. RAFVR Pilot.
1316742 Sgt. R.L. Whitlock, age 22. RAFVR WOP/ Air Gunner.
124450 F/O. R.D. Fearns. RAFVR Pilot.
A.416437 F/Sgt. R.J. Letcher, age 25. RAAF Navigator.
1324062 Sgt. J.C. Simpson. RAFVR WOP/ Air Gunner.
1144337 Sgt. J. McCourt, age 22. RAFVR Air Gunner.
A.409554 F/Sgt. D.B. Larkins, age 21. RAAF Pilot.
1250065 W.O. T.J. Mills, age 23. RAFVR Navigator.
1044457 Sgt. B. Stamper, age 22. RAFVR WOP/ Air Gunner.
1144386 Sgt. N. Curry, age 21. RAFVR Wireless Operator.
1317546 F/Sgt. D. Kemp, age 21. RAFVR Pilot.
A.417273 F/Sgt. J. West, age 22. RAAF Air Observer.
1567324 Sgt. W.W. Forsyth, age 21. RAFVR Navigator.
1537020 Sgt. J. Pilling, age 22. RAFVR WOP/ Air Gunner.
J.14844 Flt. Lt. J.N. Punshon, age 27. RCAF Pilot.
1311989 LAC W.R. Tambling, age 26. RAFVR Drogue Op./M.Asst.
Re the burial of an unknown man at Talbenny on the 31st ulto. The Overseer of the Parish should have attended here to register the death previous to the burial as the Coroner bad decided not to held an inquest. The above letters contain the essential facts which completely exonerate my locum tenens. To conclude the story. Sharing the indignation of my locum tenens and parishioners that a man who had given his life for King and country" should be so treated—to put it bluntly: he was buried like a dog in a hole - I at once placarded Little Haven and Broad Haven with notices that I would hold a memorial service by the nameless grave on Sunday at 10.30 a.m. I regret to have to say it, but I personally did not observe that any of the persons who had had a hand in the irregular funeral on the preceding Friday, were present at this service. It was well attended, however, by visitors and a sprinkling of the parishioners. A collection was made in church to place a stone over the nameless grave, The full cost has been contributed- £2 15s. I have even had to return subscriptions which were sent without "canvassing," that fatal failing of our religious and social institutions. This is where the incident stands. How it will terminate it is impossible to guess. That it cannot remain as it is goes without saying. The blame must be placed on the right backs. Decency and patriotism demand that the nameless dead cast upon our shores should be reverently and affectionately laid to rest. Public opinion has not treated my loyal and painstaking locum tenens fairly. I am confident that the full presentation of the facts will go far to rectify this. Certainly in this parish a complete revolution has taken place in opinion and feeling. The blame has been diverted from the Rev. J. M. Williams to other persons. Your unfortunate paragraph based on faulty evidence constrained me to send this full account. I believe your readers will appreciate fact rather than fiction because (1) It is true. (2) It is more sensational.
A. T. WOODMAN DOWDING. Rector, Walton West, Talbenny.
The identity of this man will never be known, but thanks to the efforts of Reverend Dowding, his grave is at least marked by a headstone.

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