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We remember William Oscar Davies
We remember William Oscar Davies
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1911
dates
Age 35
Source:9193464
1911
1911
employment
Sculptor And Carver
Family Business
Caerphilly Glamorgan Cardiff
United Kingdom
Source:9193464
1911
1911
location
St Martins Road Caerphilly
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9193464
1911
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9193467
19th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
6623
Yorkshire Regiment
2/4th Battalion
Source:9193467
19th September 1916
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9193467
26th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
235164
Yorkshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9193467
21st February 1917 - 4th March 1919
1917
internment
pow
Posen, West Prussia now Poland
Germany
Source:9193467
23rd April 1917 - 2nd December 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9193463
4th March 1919
marriage
Edith Florence
Source:9193461
1961
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:9193461
23rd October 1961
burial
Caerphilly, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:9193461
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Oscar |
| Initials | WO |
| Last Name | Davies |
| Source | 9193461 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Road Caerphilly | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6623 | Yorkshire Regiment | 2/4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 235164 | Yorkshire Regiment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne | mother | ||
| William Davies | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Florence | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Dark brown turning grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-09 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to William Davies for service in the Great War
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Family Gravestone, Penyrheol Cemetery, WalesWilliam Oscar Davies - SculptorContributed by:
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Service Record: Page 2 of letter dated 20 Jan 1919Confirming regimental number (in doubt on Medal Index Card) and describing current circumstances.Contributed by:
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Yorkshire Regiment cap badgeThe Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment), was known as the Yorkshire Regiment until the 1920s. It was William Davies' regiment at the time of his capture (CWGC Records)
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ICRC Index CardWilliam Davies' ICRC Index Card confirming unit and regimental number. The R53539 number requires further research.Contributed by:
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Memorial Development 1An early photograph of the Memorial in place and on original stand. Note engraved detail is minimal.Contributed by:
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Memorial Development 2One hundred years later and now with William Davies' engraving of 1917-1918 added. Although the letter in his Service Record only mentions engraving names it is probable he was also responsible for the additional detail and flourishments. The significance of the only cap badge shown on the front panel (Yorkshire Light Infantry) is lost.Contributed by:
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Memorial Development 1aA superb photo of a service around the monument prior to the addition of William Davies detail. Please note: "Mania" added this photo to 1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums several years ago (link below) and brings our attention to the German sentry (centre) and adds the minister is the Rev W Williams.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Schneidemühl / Schneidemuehl Prison Camp, Posen, West Prussia (now Pila, Poland) Memorial 1916 (33 names/units)More about Schneidemühl / Schneidemuehl Prison Camp, Posen, West Prussia (now Pila, Poland) Memorial 1916 (33 names/units)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Family Gravestone, Penyrheol Cemetery, Wales | Ian105013 | |
| Service Record: Page 2 of letter dated 20 Jan 1919 | Ian105013 | |
| Yorkshire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Schneideműhl Memorial (Front) | Ian105013 | |
| Schneidemühl Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Schneidemühl Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| ICRC Index Card | Ian105013 | |
| Memorial Development 1 | Ian105013 | |
| Memorial Development 2 | Ian105013 | |
| Memorial Development 1a | Ian105013 |
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