The War Graves of Ystradgynlais
Keith Webb
Keith Webb was killed during the campaign in Italy in July 1944.
The information on Keith Webb 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 | Keith Webb |
| Date of Death | 13th July 1944 |
| Place of Death | Italy |
| Age at Death | 24 |
| Unit and Regiment | Essex Regiment, 1/4th Bn. |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Service Number | 4079043 |
| Local Memorials | Ystradgynlais War Memorial |
| Notes | Son of Edith Maud Webb of Ystradgynlais, Glamorgan |
 | Keith Webb To the left is a photograph of Keith Webb from the South Wales Voice newspaper. |
From the South Wales Voice newspaper, August 1944 :-
YSTRADGYNLAIS SOLDIER KILLED IN ITALY
The sad news was received by Mrs Webb, 5 Rowton Villas, Ystradgynlais of the death in action in Italy of her son, Cpl Keith Webb.
Cpl Webb had been in the Army since the beginning of hostilities and was previously with the Territorials.
He was 24 years of age, and before being called up worked at local collieries. His father died nine months ago.
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