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We remember Josiah Davies
We remember Josiah Davies
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
William Davies
Source:8987709
1885
1889
sibling
Bertha Davies
Source:8987709
1889
1892
1892
location
Friendship Yard, Stalybridge, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8987731
22nd June 1892
1896
sibling
Florence Davies
Source:8987674
1896
1901
location
37 Oxford Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8987709
1901
1911
employment
Cotton Spinner
Source:8987714
1911 - 18th December 1916
1911
location
5 Bradley Fold, Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8987714
1911
1916
location
16 Sidebottom Street, Stalybridge
Source:8987674
1916
1916
enlistment
Stalybridge, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8987674
18th December 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Right Herniotomy
Hospital/Institution
Source:8987674
18th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
12539
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:8987674
18th December 1916
1918
location
8 Church Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8987743
1918
service
British Army
Private
315222
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st /4th Battalion
Source:8987674
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8987674
1918
death
Killed in Action
Accidental - Please see the stories section
France
Source:7148076
Source:8973911
20th August 1918
burial
Somme
France
VII.B.88
Source:7148076
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Josiah |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Davies |
| Source | 1120476 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sidebottom Street, Stalybridge | known 1916 | |||
| 37 Oxford Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 | |
| 5 Bradley Fold, Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 8 Church Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire | United Kingdom | known 1918 | ||
| Friendship Yard, Stalybridge, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 22nd June 1892 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12539 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 315222 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st /4th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Davies | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Davies | sister | 1896 | |
| William Davies | brother | 1885 | |
| Bertha Davies | sister | 1889 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-18 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Wayne117646 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Wayne117646 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Wayne117646 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Wayne117646 | |
| Diocese of Chester parish registers of baptisms c1538-1910 Image | Wayne117646 | |
| Collection Britain Absent voters lists 1918-1921 Image | Wayne117646 |
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