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We remember Frederick James Davies
We remember Frederick James Davies
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Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
David Davies
Source:7625637
1877
1882
sibling
Mary Davies
Source:7625637
1882
1884
sibling
Harriet Davies
Source:7625637
1884
1885
1891
location
Bund Pound Villa, Brongest, Lampeter
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7625637
1891
1901
employment
Newspaper Vendor
Source:7625640
1901
1908
employment
Draper
Source:7625620
1908
1908
enlistment
Chester
United Kingdom
Source:7625620
6th November 1908
1908
service
British Army
Private
3817
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:7625620
6th November 1908 - 4th December 1914
1911
employment
Boot Rivetter
Source:7625645
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
3817
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:7625620
4th December 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7625653
4th December 1914 - 23rd June 1915
1915
hospitalisation
wounded in France
Hospital/Institution
Source:7625620
10th March 1915 - 14th June 1915
1915
discharge
Source:7625653
16th August 1915
1916
location
Riversdale, The Pound, Bridge Street, Lampeter
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7625645
6th January 1916
1919
marriage
Hannah M Isaacs
Source:8823432
1919
1925
children
Elizabeth M Davies
Source:8823432
1925
1939
employment
Gas stoker
Source:8823432
1939
1939
location
3 George Street, Porthcawl, Glamorganshire, Wales
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8823432
1939
1940
location
George Street, Porthcawl
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7625652
1940
1959
death
Not War Related
Bridgend
United Kingdom
Source:7625654
1959
sibling
John Davies
Source:7625620
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick James |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Davies |
| Source | 1115337 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 George Street, Porthcawl, Glamorganshire, Wales | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| Bund Pound Villa, Brongest, Lampeter | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| George Street, Porthcawl | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1940 | |
| Riversdale, The Pound, Bridge Street, Lampeter | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th January 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3817 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3817 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth M Davies | daughter | 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | mother | ||
| John J Davies | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Davies | sister | 1882 | |
| Harriet Davies | sister | 1884 | |
| David Davies | brother | 1877 | |
| John Davies | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah M Isaacs | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Very Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-11-10 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-11-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Princess May pouchFred took part in the Christmas Truce and received this pouch containing writing materials. It is believed that men who didn't smoke had the pouch, instead of the Princess Mary tin, which held tobacco.Contributed by:
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Frederick James daviesFrom the Daily Mail article on the discovery of his letters
Contributed by:
Nigel60830
Communities
Communities
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Individuals who witnessed the Christmas TruceMore about Individuals who witnessed the Christmas Truce
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl Museum website | Selena49658 | |
| Soldier's letters bring first world war Christmas truce to life | Edward43379 | |
| Daily Mirror Article 24th December 2015 | Nigel60830 | |
| Entry in 1939 Register | Charlotte33 | |
| Birth record for Frederick's daughter, Elizabeth | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fred | Selena49658 | |
| Fred & Dog | Selena49658 | |
| Christmas letter home from the front | Ceri35506 | |
| Fred | Ceri35506 | |
| Princess May pouch | Ceri35506 | |
| Frederick James davies | Nigel60830 |
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We remember Frederick James Davies
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