Garden tribute (From Western Telegraph)

Garden tribute

During World War Two Tiers Cross and its adjoining parishes lost six young men. On Saturday those that died and those that survived were honoured by the opening of the Tiers Cross Memorial Garden, which is dedicated to the memory of locals who fought for their country.

The land was bought with money collected for the area's soldiers. It lay undeveloped until 2002, when it was decided the area should be transformed into a memorial garden. Locals raised over £3,000 and with the help of grants from PAVS and the Welsh Development Agency the idea became a reality.

"The project has been great for community spirit," said Mr Dave Haworth, chairman of the Garden Committee. "It's lovely so many people who have looked at this land for 50 years can see it being used for something."

The Milford Haven Sea Cadet Band played at the ceremony and Major I. B. Stewart addressed the crowd.

David Charles Mason, formerly of Tiers Cross, unveiled a plaque dedicated to 'those who fought for freedom'. His brother James was lost at sea in 1942 when aircraft carrier HMS Avenger was torpedoed.

A time capsule was also buried at the garden's entrance by Milford Haven Sea Cadets Daniel France-Miller of Tiers Cross and Paul Collett of Milford Haven.