The War Graves of Ystradgynlais
Douglas Hibbard
Douglas Hibbard was a Bombardier with the Royal Artillery and was killed in action during the Allied invasion of Italy in August 1944.
Although the War Memorial in Ystradgynlais spells his name "Hibberd", research indicates that the actual correct spelling is "Hibbard", and it is that which is given here.
The information on Douglas Hibbard has been compiled from a number of sources, including the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, from the South Wales Voice newspaper, and the Parish Burial Register (courtesy of the Swansea Archives).
| Name | Douglas Hibbard |
| Date of Death | 27th August 1944 |
| Place of Death | Italy |
| Age at Death | 29 |
| Unit and Regiment | Royal Artillery, 34 Lt. A.A. Regt. |
| Rank | Bombardier |
| Service Number | 1562805 |
| Local Memorials | Ystradgynlais War Memorial |
| Grave⁄Memorial | BARI WAR CEMETERY - ITALY (XIV. C. 34.) |
| Notes | Son of William and Edith Hibbard. Husband of Beryl Hibbard of Ystradgynlais, Brecknockshire. |
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