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We remember Leonard Davies
We remember Leonard Davies
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1906
dates
Age 18
Source:9300154
16th January 1906
1906
employment
Fishmonger
Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:9300154
16th January 1906
1906
enlistment
Chester
United Kingdom
Source:9300154
16th January 1906
1911
marriage
Kathleen Sharkie
Source:9300154
28th September 1911
1912
children
William Alexander Davies
Source:9300154
2nd December 1912
1914
location
Raglan South Barracks, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9300333
11th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
8873
Royal Irish Regiment
Source:1121968
13th August 1914
internment
pow
Source:1121968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Davies |
| Source | 1121968 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raglan South Barracks, Devonport | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 11th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8873 | Royal Irish Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Alexander Davies | son | 2nd December 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Davies | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Sharkie | wife | 28th September 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pale | Greyish Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-01-16 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-01-16 | Congregationalist |
Media
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Vernon Road, ChesterVernon Road, Chester, where Leonard Davies lived with his family after he left the army in 1919Contributed by:
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The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, DevonportRaglan Barracks, Devonport, where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment was based prior to their embarkation for France in August 1914.Contributed by:
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SS HerschelSS Herschel, the ship which transported the Royal Irish Regiment across the channel to France. They disembarked in Boulogne on 14th August 1914.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914More about 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patrick63223 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | Patrick63223 | |
| "There's a Devil in the Drum" by J.F.Lucy | Patrick63223 | |
| “The Mons Star: The British Expeditionary Force 1914” | Patrick63223 | |
| “Within Four Walls” by Major M.C.C. Harrison and Captain H. Cartwright | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Vernon Road, Chester | Patrick63223 | |
| The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, Devonport | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 | |
| Chester | Patrick63223 |
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