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Council to decide on plaque for heroes

Mar 18 2008 by Peter Collins, South Wales Echo

THE threat of vandalism and theft means that two “forgotten” World War I heroes are unlikely to have a bronze plaque erected in their memory.

Instead, the two soldiers from Penarth are likely to be commemorated with a plaque made from granite, which is less attractive to vandals.

Sergeant Samuel Pearse and Captain Richard Wain were awarded the Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest gallantry medal, for their actions in the conflict which claimed their lives. But neither are included among the names on the war memorial in Penarth in the Vale.

The town council is to honour them 90 years on with a plaque. Councillors will meet on Thursday to decide whether to have a granite plaque.

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