Mid Wales Memorial Project - MWMP

07/08/2026

I’m away at a Living History event this weekend, but I’m pleased to see such a fantastic write up in the Cambrian News this week about the project!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CQ7EiomEb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Ceredigion WWII plane crash victims remembered with memorial. Story link in comments.

09/07/2026

Carried out one of my talks/presentations for Penllwyn (Capel Bangor) W.I this afternoon.

Again, great to get the word out about the MWMP and what I set out to do. A great bunch of people!

If you or someone you know would like me to carry out a talk at your community group, please do get in touch, as it’s so important to keep these stories alive!!

05/07/2026

Went to visit my brother and family today. He took me for a drive to the site of RAF Honeybourne to have a look around. I was surprised with how many original wartime buildings still stand on the site, including the control tower and hangars!

RAF Honeybourne was the last place the four men of Lockheed Hudson V9127 touched earth. It was from here they boarded the aircraft on the 10th February 1942, for their final flight. It felt fitting that I have now visited both where they left, and have, with your help, been able to get a memorial erected at the site where they came back to earth.

They will always be remembered.

Adrian

01/07/2026

On this day, 110 years ago, at 07:30, whistles blew all across the Somme battlefields in France.

Little did many know, that this would start the bloodiest day in British military history. By the end of the day, the British would suffer 57,470 casualties, including 19,240 deaths.

The battle would rage on until November 18th, where many, many more would lose their lives or be wounded. Communities would forever be changed.

Back in May, I went to visit the Somme Battlefields.
If you can, do go. It is eye opening standing there...

We will remember them.

20/06/2026

Hi everyone,

Bit of a long post!

Sorry I have been a bit quiet as of late. I’m still working on the project! I’ve also just taken up a volunteer role with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (inspired by one of the supporters of the project, Ryan).

This basically means I have been assigned a number of war graves, which I will monitor, clean and report any damage of. I’m incredibly proud to have these brave individuals resting places under my care.

I thought I’d do a short write up on the ones I have, for those who would be interested. I shall be going back and cleaning them etc when I receive my ID and uniform shortly.

BRONANT

Second Lieutenant Einon Williams, Royal Engineers.

Born 2nd November 1896. Served on the Western Front and injured during a gas attack. Came back to the UK to recover. Went on to train new recruits, and sadly passed away to Influenza and Pneumonia on the 28th October 1918. He was 21 years old.

LLANYCHAIARN

Private Alexander Rees Davies, 2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers

Born in 1882. He got shot during the battle of the Somme, and was evacuated back to the UK. He sadly died of his wounds on 25th February 1917. He was 34 years old.

Engine Room Artificer 1st Class David Scott, HMS Cyclops

Very little on this gentleman, but still looking. Died on the 28th January 1920.

ELERCH

Leading Aircraftswoman Dorothy Evans

She died on the 10th April 1944. Sadly this was due to a Halifax bomber that crashed into the WAAF quarters at RAF Fairwood Common (Swansea) on a training flight. She was 25 years old. Photo shows the crash of the Halifax.

Gunner Sydney Jenkins, 3 AA maritime regiment, Royal Artillery

Wounded on active service aboard ship. Passed away in Middlesex, 2nd December 1941.

GOGINAN

Private David Owen, 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers

Born in 1892. He was shot in the head at Aisne, and evacuated back to the UK. He eventually died of his wounds in Weymouth, 30th November 1918, after the armistice. He was 26.

Gunner Herbert Jenkins, Royal Artillery

Very little known, but he passed away on the 13th March 1947

This does not detract for the Mid Wales Memorial project at all, and I am so grateful I am able to continue the brave heroes names on, so they are never forgotten.

Adrian

MWMP

15/06/2026

Hi all,

So I am now able to offer MWMP t shirts and hoodies with thanks to Mid Wales Print!

I also have limited numbers left of the enamel badges and propellers!

If you would like any of these, please drop me a message! You can either collect from me if you are in the local area (Aberystwyth) or I can post at a cost!

Thanks!

Adrian

11/06/2026

Today, I had the privilege of spending the afternoon with some fantastic people.

I was invited to attend the Project Launch event of ‘Wales and National Service: 1947-1963’ at the National Library of Wales.

Organised by Age Cymru Dyfed and the West Wales Veteran’s archive, they have collected various interviews with those who served the country during the National Service period.

I want to say a huge thank you to Hugh and Neil for their support with MWMP and for inviting me to their event.

If you would like to know more, check out the West Wales Veteran’s Archive here -

https://www.peoplescollection.wales/users/44171

And the National Library’s archives -

https://www.library.wales/discover-learn/education/learning-resources/national-service-in-wales

06/06/2026

82 years ago, thousands of young men would now be landing across the beaches of Normandy, to begin the liberation of Europe.

By this time, many young men, would have already have lost their lives. Their mothers, fathers, children waiting at home, for any news on their fate.

We will remember them

05/06/2026

82 years ago, the south of England would have been a hive of activity. Thousands upon thousands of young men would be getting ready for what will go down in history forever.

Airfields such as Brize Norton, Harwell, Membury, Welford, Greenham Common, Upottery and many more would be full of Airborne troops, getting their last pieces together, sorting equipment, having a smoke, maybe a laugh or two, to keep their minds off of what would be happening in a few hours’ time.

As Col. Sink wrote to the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne ‘Tonight, is the night, of nights’.

In a few hours’ time, aircraft after aircraft will take off, filling the air with the noise of their engines, as they flew toward the unknown. Many brave men with the USAAF Troop Carrier Groups or Squadrons of the RAF Transport Command, will fly their aircraft full of Paratroopers, or towing gliders, toward the enemy coast. Carrying out a mission that will eventually turn the tide of the War. Ships will begin their long move toward the French coast, full of Soldiers and Sailors.

I ask that tonight, you spare a thought for these brave, brave men in the Airborne, RAF, USAAF, plus the thousands of other men and women who provided support roles to enable our freedom that we have today.

All gave some, some gave all. We shall always remember them.

03/06/2026

Even in modern times, training accidents remain a tragic reality, costing both aircraft and, more importantly, the lives of those who serve.

Rest in peace to the three Royal Navy personnel who lost their lives in this afternoon’s helicopter crash in Devon.

We honour their service.