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We remember John Henry Davies
We remember John Henry Davies
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:6979687
1911
service
British Army
Sapper
260
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:1121179
service
British Army
Sapper
86654
Royal Engineers
171 Tunnelling Company
Source:7521562
1915
death
Killed in Action
Buried in underground explosion.
France
Source:7521562
Source:6979690
20th June 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 9
Source:7521562
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Davies |
| Source | 7521562 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 260 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 86654 | Royal Engineers | 171 Tunnelling Company | Sapper |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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The "Moles" - Tunnellers of the Great WarMore about The "Moles" - Tunnellers of the Great War
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Barnsley - St Mary's Church Combined Memorial (BAR24) and men from this parishMore about Barnsley - St Mary's Church Combined Memorial (BAR24) and men from this parish
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Barnsley - men mentioned in 'Barnsley Pals' by Jon CookseyMore about Barnsley - men mentioned in 'Barnsley Pals' by Jon Cooksey
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 'Barnsley Pals' by Jon Cooksey | Linda571 |
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Stories
Stories
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