AN ARMY veteran has written a book which takes a forensic dive into how Goytre was involved in the First World War.
Tim Dowle – who served in Iraq with the Royal Army Medical Corps – has documented those who served in the war, while also investigating Goytre’s fundraising efforts, agricultural production, conscription tribunals and more.
Mr Dowle, who is from Goytre, will be donating some of the book’s proceeds to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
READ MORE:
- Shocking video shows fireworks being shot at homeless people living in tent
- Conman betrayed Good Samaritan ex to pay for Ayia Napa holiday
- Three arrested in modern slavery sting at two care homes
After organising an exhibition with his father Richard and Mike Jones, Gwent Poppy Appeal Coordinator, which commemorated all those who served from the Goytre Fawr Community Council area in 2018, he was inspired to create an online memorial.
To date, the site contains information on 123 service men - and one woman - of whom 20 lost their lives.
Following the success of the exhibition and website, Mr Dowle decided to conduct even more research into Goytre’s role.
The book can be bought online and Mr Dowle will be holding a book-signing event at the Goytre Christmas Fayre in the village hall on Sunday, November 24.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here