TWO BROTHERS.
(Hubert and Alfred Griffiths)
Both 1914-15 Star Trios (R.A.S.C. then 1st Bn, Royal Irish Rifles)
with Plaque. & R.A.S.C. (Deserted ?)
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Brother One:
HUBERT D. GRIFFITHS (originally Driver T2/ 14176. A.S.C.)
later-
47286 Pte. HUBERT De'Ville GRIFFITHS. 1st Bn Royal Irish Rifles.
Killed in Action. 21st March 1918. (with 1st Bn R.I.R.) Aged 26.
(1st DAY of THE 2nd BATTLE OF THE SOMME).
(21st- 23rd March, Battle of St Quentin)
COMEMMORATED on POZIERES MEMORIAL (Panel 74-76)
MIC States: France 5.8.15. (K.in.A. 21/3/18)
Brother Two:
Dvr T3/ 05584. ALFRED J GRIFFITHS. A.S.C.
( M.I.C. States France 2.8.15 (Deserted) then crossed out !) The family said that Alfred Griffiths was also KIA, but war graves does not list him as dead.
Not listed as executed.
Sons of Edward and Annie Griffiths, of 14 Anchert St, Grange, Cardiff.
An interesting research project.2nd Brother is almost bound to have a story !