A NUMBER of Old Colwyn servicemen, who fell in World War One, have not had their names recorded on the War Memorial.

But they will be honoured as part of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the War.

A new tablet bearing their names will be added to the Old Colwyn Memorial in time for the Remembrance ceremony.

Canon Quentin Bellamy, vicar of Old Colwyn, said: “Research has revealed 23 men from Old Colwyn, who lost their lives in the First World War, were not listed on the War Memorial. We don’t know why this was, but steps have now been taken to remedy it.

“A new tablet bearing their names is to be added to the Memorial in time for Remembrance Sunday. This is to be dedicated at a service in St John’s Church on Sunday November 4 at 3.00pm.”

A spokesman for Colwyn Bay Town Council said: “The council has supported the addition of names to the War Memorial in Old Colwyn with a grant of £1,575. We understand a bronze memorial plaque has been ordered and should be installed prior to this year’s service of Remembrance, on Sunday November 11.

“It is important we continue to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their tomorrows for our todays.

“Also, to mark the 100 years anniversary of the end of the First World War, two additional permanent memorial benches were also placed in Queens Gardens, Colwyn Bay, last year and a temporary Royal British Legion silhouette of a sailor will be appearing in Rhos on Sea.”