Read Hugh Conway’s story on the website Connah’s Quay & Shotton WW2 servicemen NOT on the Memorial by clicking on the link.
Hawarden Grammar School Admissions Register E/GS/1/10
15 CONWAY, Hugh born 13th January 1883, 4 Albion Terrace, Connah’s Quay, father Sea Captain, Previous school – St. Mark’s ,left July 1897 – Sailor.
Also this entry, was this Hugh’s brother? Yes he was! The answer was confirmed to me on the 14th November 2023 by M.I Conway who was kind enough to let me know the answer. Thanks to M.I Conway. Much appreciated.
173 CONWAY, Richard, Date of Birth – 11th March 1891, 5, Waterloo Street, Connah’s Quay, Master Mariner. Date of Entry 15th September 1903 Date of Leaving – 15th September 1903, St. Mark’s, Connah’s Quay Date of Leaving – Mids. 1905 – Sailor
Hugh’s name was added to the Roll of Honour and I hope that members of Hugh’s family were able to attend the the Dedication:-
The Roll of Honour was dedicated at Hawarden Grammar School on the 3rd February 1951 with a Remembrance Service for the 47* former pupils who died in the 1939 – 1945 World War. As recorded in the Chester Chronicle Saturday 10th February 1951.
*Author’s note, there are 46 names on the Roll of Honour, clerical error by the newspaper.
