The lives of Welshpool’s fallen told in new book release

Alan Crowe, in collaboration with Steven John of West Wales War Memorials, has created the book to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

The book, titled "Remembering the Fallen of Welshpool," provides detailed information about the individuals commemorated on the memorial.

'Remembering the Fallen of Welshpool', by Alan Crowe (Image: Supplied) Mr Crowe, who has never served in the armed forces, is passionate about ensuring the sacrifices made by these individuals are not forgotten.

He said: "Most of us have seen the names on the war memorial, some of us have even read them, but what do we know about the people behind the names?

"Hopefully the book will answer many of the questions as it tells - their ages, what service they were in, who their parents were, where they were born, if they had a wife or children, what job they had before being called up, how they were killed, where they are buried, and if not found on which European memorial they are commemorated on."

The book is available for £10 from Hardy's Bookstore on Berriew Street, Welshpool, other bookshops, and Amazon.

It follows Mr Crowe's recent publication, "Stars Who Served in WW2."

Mr Crowe hopes his work will ensure the stories of these individuals are preserved for current and future generations.