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We remember David John Davies
We remember David John Davies
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
location
182 High Street, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9383017
31st March 1901
1911
location
8 Cross Street, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:9383006
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Brecon
United Kingdom
Source:8600817
15th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
11864
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8600817
28th September 1914 - 10th October 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8600817
28th September 1914 - 10th October 1915
1915
location
1 Field Ambulance
France
away from home address
Source:8600817
3rd May 1915 - 13th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound left arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8600817
10th October 1915
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8600817
14th May 1916 - 17th January 1919
1917
service
British Army
Private
358487
Labour Corps
Source:8600817
3rd October 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9382985
5th March 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David John |
| Initials | DJ |
| Last Name | Davies |
| Source | 8600817 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Field Ambulance | France | away from home address | 3rd May 1915 - 13th May 1915 | |
| 182 High Street, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 8 Cross Street, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11864 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 358487 | Labour Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah M Davies | mother | ||
| David Davies | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 | |
| Medal Index Card | Keith1947 |
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