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The records include assessments of the volunteers made by their political superiors in the latter part of the war in Spain. Many are highly derogatory, referring to desertion, drunkenness and indiscipline, but should be taken with a pinch of salt, sometimes a very large amount. They were written for internal use, primarily as an assessment of suitability for future membership of the Communist Party at home and were often made by a party representative who may have had a grudge against certain individuals or may simply have been wrong. Many volunteers with outstanding military records in Spain – including senior ranking officers – received extremely critical assessments.
 
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Aberdare

Blue plaque on the former home of International Brigader and ex coal miner Edwin Greening at 20 Cardiff Road, Aberaman. Unveiled on 26 June 2014 by the mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taff Council.
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Aberdare

Relief carvings in wood to local volunteers, including two killed on 25 August 1938 in the Battle of the Ebro. Originally installed by Aberdare Labour Party and local trades council in the party’s premises and unveiled on 16 December 1967 by Bob Edwards MP. Subsequently relocated to Aberdare Central Library, where it was unveiled by Michael Foot MP in June 1986.
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Ammanford

Plaque in Old Town Hall. Erected 1998
Region: wales

Belfast

Plaque in memory of Jim Stranney, killed in the Battle of the Ebro, July 1938, at 7 John Street, BT12 4AG. Unveiled 26 February 2011.
Region: wales

Blackwood

A plaque dedicated to the men from Blackwood, Wales, who fought, and died, defending democracy in the Spanish Civil War 1936-1939. Located in Blackwood, Wales.
Region: wales

Blaenavon

Plaque to miners who volunteered for Spain in the Big Pit coalmining museum. Erected 2006.
Region: wales

Brighton

 Volvo Gemini bus named after Dr Reginald Saxton. Inaugurated by Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company in June 2013 and operating on route 5. 
Region: wales

Burry Port

Plaque in Memorial Hall. Erected 1996 and unveiled 27 February 1997 by Evan Jones.
Region: wales

Cardiff

Tom Jones Room in regional office of Unite (1 Cathedral Road, CF11 9HA) in memory of north Wales volunteer who became regional secretary of the Transport & General Workers' Union.
Region: wales

Cardiff

Memorial stone and plaques in Alex­andra Gardens, Cathays Park, to Welsh volunteers killed in Spain. Erected by Mid & South Glamorgan County Councils & Cardiff City Council, 1 October 1992.
Region: wales

Ebbw Vale

Memorial plaque to the volunteers from Blaenau Gwent at the Aneurin Bevan Memorial Stones. Unveiled 24 April 2005.
Region: wales

Llanelli

Plaque outside Plaid Cymru offices, 11 John Street. Unveiled by Lance Rogers 1996.
Region: wales
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