THE grandson of one of Llanbadarn’s most heroic sons attended the unveiling of a special commemorative stone to remember his grandfather and his contribution to the First World War effort.

The stone was unveiled to mark the 100-year anniversary of the action which resulted in Brigadier General Lewis Pugh Evans receiving the Victoria Cross for his gallantry.

Brig Gen Evans showed ‘most conspicuous bravery and leadership’ at Zonnebeke, Belgium and has, to date, been the only Ceredigion-born soldier to be awarded this prestigious medal from the First World War to this day.

Brig Gen Evans’ grandson, Christopher Evans, said he was delighted that his grandfather was being honoured.

“These memorials will be an additional reminder that we and future generations will not forget the First World War, or the courage of all those who took part,” he said.

The stone was unveiled by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant, Sara Edwards, and was funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government.

The ceremony at the war memorial in Llanbadarn, hosted by Ceredigion County Council, also included a parade.

Cllr Paul Hinge, Armed Forces Champion for Ceredigion County Council, said: “Brigadier Lewis Pugh Evans not only won a Victoria Cross but also was awarded 17 other medals, two Distinguished Service Orders and got Mentioned in Dispatches seven times, which is absolutely extraordinary and he survived to tell the tale."

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