A LARGE crowd gathered at Wolfscastle CP School earlier this month for the unveiling of a mosaic to commemorate the beginning of the First World War.

The mosaic of a soldier was the culmination of research carried out by the children of the school, and was ably constructed by the staff.

The Rev Geoffrey Eynon welcomed dignitaries, guests, teachers and pupils to the ceremony and called on local resident Alwyn George to officially unveil the mosaic.

In his remarks, Mr George named some of the ‘boys’ that were killed in the war, in particular his uncle Private John Rees who was not enlisted but went to the war because two of his friends were going – and all three were killed.

“They were mates together, and they died as mates,” he said.

Following the dedication of the mosaic by the Rev Eynon, a reading was given by school governor Barrie Griffiths and prayers were led by the Rev David Rees, the vicar of St Dogwells.

The act of remembrance and two minutes silence was observed, and the Kohima Epitaph was said by Wendy Raymond, headteacher of Wolfscastle School.

The names of the fallen in both World Wars were read by the pupils, followed by the singing of ‘Cân y Cofio’.

The wreaths were laid by the children, Councillor John Price, chairman of Wolfscastle Community Council, Elinor Jones, High Sheriff of Dyfed, Anthony Bowen, Deputy Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire and County Councillor Gwilym Price, representing the Royal British Legion.

To close a very poignant ceremony the Welsh National Anthem was sung, accompanied by Gillian Morgan on the keyboard. The bugler was Llinos Raymond and the standard bearer was County Councillor David Lloyd.