Wartime Service Memories at Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre

Memories of wartime service protecting Atlantic convoys were rekindled for a 100-year-old Royal Navy Veteran on a special visit to Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre.

Neville Bowen, of Neath, served as a Navy gunner attached to merchant vessels which sailed across the Atlantic bringing crucial supplies to the UK. It was a very dangerous role as the convoys were targeted by German submarines and aircraft.

Joining Neville were other service Veterans in a visit arranged for an Age Cymru Dyfed project. Neville is one of the Welsh ex-servicemen whose memories are being recorded through the project and archived at the National Library of Wales.

One of the visiting group, Owen Dobson, is a project Veterans’ Welfare Officer who often meets up with Neville.

Neville and friends are planning a return visit in May for an event to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Campaign.

PICTURED ABOVE: Martin Cavaney Photography.

Trevor Clark, Collections Trustee at the Heritage Centre, is pictured (right) with some of the Veterans – Owen Dobson, Tony Hayward, Neville Bowen and Steve Andrews.

 From: John Evans, Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, 01646 684220