Daniel Morris
This is the memorial page for Daniel Morris, native of Ystalyfera, killed during the First World War.
The information on Daniel Morris comes principally from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, from the Labour Voice newspaper, and the Parish Burial Register (courtesy of the Swansea Archives).
| Name | Daniel John Morris |
| Date of Death | 3rd June 1916 |
| Place of Death | Died in hospital on Salisbury Plain |
| Age at Death | 23 |
| Unit and Regiment | Army Service Corps; 54th Div. Train |
| Rank | Driver |
| Service Number | T4/109189 |
| Additional Information | Son of Benjamin and Mary Ann Morris of Aberdare. Husband of Mary Frances Jones (formerly Morris) of 2, Roderick Villas, Penrhos, Ystradgynlais, Swansea. |
| Cemetery | ABERDARE CEMETERY - Glamorganshire; Catholic ground. V. I. 6. |
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| Local Memorials | Ystalyfera War Memorial |
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From the Labour Voice newspaper, 10th June 1916 :-
News has been received of the death in hospital on Salisbury Plain of Private Daniel J. Morris, of the Army Service Corps. Deceased had seen active service in Egypt and while there, was kicked by a mule, with the result that he had to undergo an operation. After recovering from the effects of this, he was sent home to Salisbury Plain, where he was taken ill again last week and on Saturday underwent another operation, from the effects of which he did not recover. He leaves a widow (who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hayes of Wern Lodging House) and one little child.
The funeral will take place on Friday, the remains being taken to Aberdare for interment.
From the Labour Voice newspaper, 8th July 1916 :-
The funeral of the late Private Daniel John Morris, of the Army Service Corps, whose death has already been announced in these columns, took place at Aberdare with full military honours on 17th June. Soldiers, selected from the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry acted as bearers and also formed the firing party. The officers and men of his regiment sent two glass covered wreaths as a token of respect for their comrade. His widow (daughter of Mr and Mrs Hayes of the Wern lodging houses), thanks all friends for their kind sympathy in her sad bereavement.