Swansea Pals (14th Welsh Regt)

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Swansea Pals (14th Welsh Regiment)

What are the Swansea Pals records?

The Swansea Pals were a local battalion officially known as the 14th (Service) Battalion, The Welsh Regiment. These men were recruited at the beginning of WW1 by the Mayor of Swansea in response to the appeal for volunteers in 1914.

What can you find in the Swansea Pals records?

These records can give you information about the men who joined at the beginning of WW1 such as:

  • Initial and last name
  • Soldier number
  • Rank
  • Next of kin and their address