Battle of Mons
23/8/1914
British soldiers see their first action in the First World War at the Battle of Mons. It's the first time Britain has fought a battle on European soil since the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
In all, 80,000 soldiers from Welsh battalions take part in the battle.
Service persons
| Name | DATE OF DEATH | |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hill | 29/06/1915 |