A remarkable family, of Portland Street, Aberystwyth, nine members of whom fought in the First World War on several fronts and all survived:
Sergeant Albert Meredith
The father, he served for thirty years in the Cardigan
Militia.
Sergeant Thomas Meredith
The Eldest son, he has been in the army since the
commencement of the war and fought in France. His wife resided in
Gogerddan-place.
Bombardier James Meredith R.F.A
The second son, he was in Egypt for a year and in the army
since the commencement of the war. His wife resided in Cambrian-square.
Private Albert Meredith L.G.C
The third son, he was in the army for over two years.
Corporal Sidney Meredith R.F.A
The fourth son, he joined the army at the commencement of
the war and was also in Egypt like James.
Private George Henry Meredith
The fifth son, he had been in the army for over two years
and has been in Kirkee, India for over eighteen months.
Driver Arthur Meredith R.F.A
The sixth son, he was in the army for over three years and
was based in France.
Private William Meredith
The Seventh son, he was part of the Cheshire Regiment and
joined the army during the war and he always expected to go abroad.
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| The Cambrian News 7th June 1918 |
Blog by Jack Atherton, Project Volunteer
Image courtesy The Cambrian News
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