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We remember James Llewellyn Davies
We remember James Llewellyn Davies
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Thomas H
Source:8558446
1882
1884
sibling
Mary A
Source:8558446
1884
1886
1890
sibling
George E
Source:8558446
1890
1891
location
Fronwin Row, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8558446
1891
1892
sibling
Susan
Source:8558474
1892
1894
sibling
Edwin
Source:8558474
1894
1896
sibling
William J
Source:8558474
1896
1899
sibling
Alfred
Source:8558474
1899
1901
employment
Coal miner
Source:8558474
1901
1901
location
Fronwen Terrace, Llangeinor, Bridgend
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8558474
1901
1906
marriage
Elizabeth Ann Richards
Source:8558445
24th March 1906
1907
children
William John
Source:8558488
1907
1909
children
Morgan James
Source:8558488
1909
1911
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Source:8558488
1911
1911
location
8 Nantymoel Row Nantymoel, Llangeinor
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8558488
1911
1914
enlistment
Bridgend
United Kingdom
Source:8558463
12th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
44304
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8558445
12th October 1914
1914
employment
Collier
Source:8558445
1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
31161
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:8558445
5th June 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Typhoid
Hospital/Institution
Source:8558430
January 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8558430
October 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:8558445
27th May 1917 - 2nd June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
31161
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
13th Battalion
Source:8558445
10th July 1917
1917
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7213658
31st July 1917
service
British Army
Corporal
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:7213658
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8558430
1917
death
Died of wounds
Canada Farm dressing station
Belgium
Source:7213658
Source:8558430
31st July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
II. B. 18
Source:7213658
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Llewellyn |
| Initials | JL |
| Last Name | Davies |
| Source | 8539509 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nantymoel Row Nantymoel, Llangeinor | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Fronwen Terrace, Llangeinor, Bridgend | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Fronwin Row, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 31161 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 31161 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 13th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 44304 | Royal Garrison Artillery | |||
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William John | son | 1907 | |
| Morgan James | son | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha | mother | ||
| John Davies | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas H | brother | 1882 | |
| Mary A | sister | 1884 | |
| George E | brother | 1890 | |
| Susan | sister | 1892 | |
| Edwin | brother | 1894 | |
| William J | brother | 1896 | |
| Alfred | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Richards | wife | 24th March 1906 |
Media
Media
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James' war gravePhoto of grave in Canada Farm cemetery, Belgium, taken by Rudy van Kerckhoven / David Milborrow
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Communities
Communities
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Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July - 20 SeptemberMore about Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July - 20 September
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Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July 1917More about Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wales Online | Selena49658 | |
| The London Gazette | Becky117596 | |
| VCs of the First World War, Passchendaele 1917, by Stephen Snelling | Becky117596 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| James' war grave | Selena49658 |
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