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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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Llangenny

Memorial bench for Spanish Civil War nurse Margaret Lesser (Powell) in the Playground, Llangenny (Powys). Installed in October 2019 by her daughter with the help of the Rev Chris Bowler.
Region: wales

Maerdy Bridge

Plaque to Frank Owen by bridge in Maerdy Community Woodland Project. Unveiled 2000 by Lance Rogers and rededicated August 2009.
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Maesteg

Plaque in Maesteg Town Hall, Talbot St, CF34 9DA, to local volunteers; unveiled on 12 May 2012.
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Merthyr Tydfil

Rededicated 27 May 2002. Since moved back to the foyer of the Civic Centre and rededicated on 13 October 2017.
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Neath

Memorial stone in Victoria Gardens (Neath, West Glamorgan SA11 3AA). Unveiled on 19 July 1994.
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Neath

Plaque in Neath Town Hall, Neath Old Town Council Offices (Orchard Street, Neath, West Glamorgan SA11 1RT. Date of erection unknown, but thought to be in the 1940s or 50s.
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Onllwyn

On the Dulais Valley Heritage trail, north of the A4109. The memorial reads 'Libertad Justicia Revolución. Monument to two local men killed during the Spanish Civil War. http://www.dulaisvalley.org/village_onllwyn.php
Region: wales

Penygroes

Memorial plaque in village hall to George Ernest Fretwell (killed on 12 February 1937 at Jarama). Erected by Memorial Hall Committee, 7 January 1991.
Region: wales

Porthcawl

Memorial plaque in the bar of the Grand Pavillion, Esplanade, to Fred White, killed at Brunete, July 1937. Unveiled 9 October 1999 by the mayor and Lance Rogers.
Region: wales

Rhondda

Memorial plaque in Rhondda Sports Centre, Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, CF41 7SY.  Originally situated in Rhondda Council Chamber, Pentre. Erected by Rhondda Borough Council and unveiled 2 September 1989 by Jack Jones.
Region: wales

Rhos

Memorial plaque in Rhosllanerchrugog to Tom Jones ('Twm Sbaen'), erected by Rhos Community Council in 2013.
Region: wales

Swansea

Plaque to the 11 volunteers from Swansea, in Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road. Unveiled 14 December 2011.
Region: wales
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