Unveiling Menin Gate 1927

[Dannemois]

In the family bible, written in her own hand, Mrs Jemima Davies of Rhymney wrote: "July 23, 1927 - I went to Ypres to unveiling of Menin Gate 24 July 1927."  Her husband Pte D J Davies was reported missing at the 2nd Battle of Ypres 25 May 1915 whilst with the Welsh Regiment 1st Battalion.  I have read many references to the inaugural unveiling ceremony which states a charity was set up to send close relatives over to Belgium for the event.  I would appreciate any help in locating details on Mrs Davies being selected as one of the widows to travel over for the event .

Kind Regards

[IMBER]

The archivist at the CWGC may have something on this. Try contacting them.

Imber

[Dannemois]

Hello Imber;
Thanks for that; I have just mailed CWGC and await their reply.

Regards

[Dannemois]

CWGC replied but unfortunately no details.  Visited Newport Library today and viewed the Merthyr Express, Rhymney Valley Edition, again nothing; what surprised me more there was no reference made to the Menin Gate unveiling.  It being such an historical event I would have thought it would have some coverage.