Edward John Wellstead
This is the memorial page for Edward John Wellstead, originally from Bath who was working in and enlisted in Ystalyfera and Cwmtwrch, and killed during the First World War. He was named on Website of Terry Morgan WAR MEMORIALS OF BATH which helped us find his family information.
The information on Edward John Wellstead comes principally from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, from the Labour Voice newspaper, and the Parish Burial Register (courtesy of the Swansea Archives).
| Name | Edward John Wellstead |
| Date of Death | 10th July 1916 |
| Place of Death | |
| Age at Death | 25 |
| Unit and Regiment | Welsh Regiment; 19th Bn. |
| Rank | Private |
| Service Number | 31341 |
| Additional Information | Born in Bath. Son of Edith Wellstead (Born Wiltshire 1866) and the Late John Wellstead (Born Dorset 1846) Mason Labourer (Parents Married 1891) of 6 Claremont Row Bath, Formerly 13 Ballance Street Julian Road, Bath. Former Porter in Bath. Enlisted in Cwmtwrch. |
| Cemetery | |
| Memorial | THIEPVAL MEMORIAL - FRANCE; Pier and Face 7A and 10A |
| Remembrance Grave | |
| Local Memorials | Not on Ystalyfera War Memorial Named on the Somerset County Roll of Honour. |
| Family Details | |
| Known Brothers | James Wellstead (Born Bath 1893) Porter Herbert Wellstead (Born Bath 1902) Robert Wellstead (Born Bath 1907) Sidney Wellstead (Born Bath 1910) |
| Known Sisters | Alice Wellstead (Born Bath 1900) |
From the Labour Voice newspaper, 26th August 1916 :-
A memorial service was held at the Cwmtwrch Mission Church on Sunday evening, in memory of Private Edward Wellstead who died in action on 10th July. The church was well attended and the service was great admired by all present. The Dead March in Saul was played on the organ by Mr Idris Williams A L C M organist also a special prayer and psalm was contributed to the service in connection with the departed. The Rev W C Wynne officiated. Much sympathy was felt amongst the congregation in the loss of Private Wellstead.