ROGERS Herbert John

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The Cambrian Daily Leader

25th Nov 1915

LOCAL NAMES IN THE CASUALTY LISTS

MUMBLES LAD KILLED

Mrs Rogers, 8, Stanley Terrace, Mumbles, has received a letter from Sapper T. James, who is a native of Port Talbot, stating that her son. Private Herbert J. Rogers had been shot dead by a sniper.

The burial service was performed by a Church of England clergyman.

Private Rogers, who was 20 years of age, joined the 3rd Devon’s on Sept. 7th, 1914, and before proceeding to France was transferred to the 1st Devon’s.

He had been at the front for about nine months, and had taken part several engagements.

A few years ago young Rogers was shipwrecked, and went through some strange experiences. Private Rogers was s son of the late Mr. Thomas Rogers, coxswain of the Mumbles lifeboat, who was one of the victims of the lifeboat disaster off Port Talbot about 13 years ago.

Previous to enlistment, he was in the employ of Mr. Harry Beynon, Langland.

Researched by Simon Lee