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We remember John Wesley Davies
We remember John Wesley Davies
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Sarah Anne Davies
Source:8520010
1877
1880
sibling
Victoria Davies
Source:8520010
1880
1881
sibling
Christopher Davies
Source:8520010
1881
1885
1886
sibling
Matthew Davies
Source:8520010
1886
1888
sibling
Armerius Davies
Source:8520010
1888
1890
sibling
Gwendoline Davies
Source:8520010
1890
1901
employment
Solicitor's Clerk
Source:8520010
April 1901
1901
location
Granfield Terr Gwersyllt, Wrexham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8520010
April 1901
1911
employment
Clerk in Colliery
United Kingdom
Source:8546027
April 1911
1911
location
1 Victoria Terrace Greenfield Rhosddu Wrexham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8520030
April 1911
1914
employment
Personal assistant and clerk
Ernest Craig MP
Alsager, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8546027
1914
1914
enlistment
Rhyl
United Kingdom
Source:8546508
1914
1914
commission
Temporary
Source:8546508
1st December 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
60674
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
8th Battalion
Source:8520045
1915
1915
marriage
Kate Emily Griffiths
Source:8520034
October 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1121857
2nd December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant
60674
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
16th Battalion
Source:1121857
March 1916
1916
location
Stansfield, Mold Road, Wrexham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:1121857
March 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
On reconnaisance with General at outpost and killed by shrapnel
Source:7151951
Source:8546027
26th March 1916
1916
children
Joan Wesley Davies
Source:8520041
4th August 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
III. E. 18.
Source:1121857
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Wesley |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Davies |
| Source | 1121857 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Victoria Terrace Greenfield Rhosddu Wrexham | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| Granfield Terr Gwersyllt, Wrexham | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Stansfield, Mold Road, Wrexham | United Kingdom | their own address | known March 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 60674 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 60674 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 16th Battalion | Lieutenant |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Wesley Davies | daughter | 4th August 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Davies | mother | ||
| John Davies | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Anne Davies | sister | 1877 | |
| Victoria Davies | sister | 1880 | |
| Christopher Davies | brother | 1881 | |
| Matthew Davies | brother | 1886 | |
| Armerius Davies | brother | 1888 | |
| Gwendoline Davies | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Emily Griffiths | wife | October 1915 |
Media
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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 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rob23648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Rob23648 | |
| War memorial Gweryllt | Rob23648 | |
| photo of john wesley davies | Rob23648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Wesley Davies | Rob23648 | |
| CENSUS 1911 | Rob23648 | |
| PROBATE JW DAVIES | Rob23648 | |
| J Davies Obituary | Rob23648 | |
| Obituary | Rob23648 | |
| JW Davies | Rob23648 |
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