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We remember George Albert Davies
We remember George Albert Davies
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Minnie
Source:8786513
1879
1881
sibling
Emily
Source:8786513
1881
1884
sibling
Thomas
Source:8786513
1884
1885
sibling
Annie
Source:8786513
1885
1888
sibling
Fred
Source:8786513
1888
1889
sibling
Maud
Source:8786513
1889
1892
1901
location
Argyle Street, Swansea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8786653
1901
1911
location
28 Argyle Street, Swansea, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8786654
1911
1914
employment
Joiner
Source:8786513
1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14303
Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment)
7th Battalion
Source:8786513
2nd September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8786513
6th September 1915
service
British Army
Private
14303
South Lancashire Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:1116187
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7358723
Source:8786507
23rd October 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7358723
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Albert |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Davies |
| Source | 7358723 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Argyle Street, Swansea, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Argyle Street, Swansea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14303 | South Lancashire Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14303 | Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) | 7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| Thomas Davies | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas | brother | 1884 | |
| Fred | brother | 1888 | |
| Minnie | sister | 1879 | |
| Maud | sister | 1889 | |
| Emily | sister | 1881 | |
| Annie | sister | 1885 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Baptist |
Media
Media
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Swansea War MemorialPanel on the memorial on Swansea Seafront which bears George's nameContributed by:
Selena49658
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George | Selena49658 | |
| Swansea War Memorial | Selena49658 |
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