a memorial service by the grave of John Fielding
The 2024 memorial service to John Fielding in Cwmbran

The annual memorial service for Cwmbran’s John Fielding takes place on Saturday 18 January at his graveside in St Michael’s & All Angels Church in Llantarnam.

He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Battle of Rorke’s Drift in 1879. Everyone is welcome to come along and watch the service starting at around 10.45am. It’s organised by Cwmbran and District Ex-Services Association (CADESA) and the trustees of the John Fielding Memorial Service.

a dad and two of adult children stood by a grave
John Fielding’s great grandson Colin Fielding with two of his children, Alex and Hannah, at yesterday’s service