1902 - Five days after his death, Frank Charles, of the Welsh Regiment, was laid to rest at Cadoxton, near Neath, South Wales, on the 9th of July.
...."The body of the late Lieutenant Charles, who died at Netley Hospital on Friday last through injuries received in South Africa, was interred in Cadoxton Churchyard on Wednesday afternoon, the funeral being of a private character. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. D. J. James, vicar of Cadoxton, in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends of the deceased. The cortege left Springfield, the residence of Mrs. Thomas, grandmother of the late officer, at noon. The mourners were: - The Vicar, Messrs. H. P. Charles (uncle), D. P. Davies (uncle), P. D. Thomas (cousin), G. T. Sims (uncle), Griffith Davies, Rhys Charles, Frank Charles, Reginald Charles, and Bertie Charles (cousins), and the Rev. D. W. Hopkins. Major Green, the commanding officer of the local detachment of the2nd V.B. Welsh, a number of other officers, and several professional gentlemen were also present. The coffin, which was of polished oak, with massive brass fittings, bore the following inscription: -
Frank Pendrill Jones Charles,
Died July 4th, 1902.
Aged 20 years.
....The body was laid to rest in the grave in which the deceased officer's father, the late Mr. Pendrill Jones Charles, lies buried. Relatives and friends sent tokens of their affection, some of the wreaths being of exceptional beauty."
Evening Express, Thursday 10th July 1902 
