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We remember Charles James Davis
We remember Charles James Davis
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Francis George Davis
Source:9398392
18th December 1894
1896
sibling
Frederick William Davis
Source:9398392
24th May 1896
1897
birth
10 Rillington Place, Kensington, London, England
United Kingdom
Source:9328648
25th December 1897
1897
location
10 Rillington Place, Kensington, London, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9328648
25th December 1897
1900
sibling
Beatrice Elizabeth Ellen Davis
Source:9398392
January 1900
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:9158993
31st March 1901
1901
location
14 Rackham Street, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9158993
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Albert Henry Davis
Source:9398392
14th September 1902
1903
education
Broadwater Road School
United Kingdom
Source:9398414
23rd August 1903
1903
location
18 St Cyprian St.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9398414
24th August 1903
1904
sibling
Edith Rose Davis
Source:9398392
4th June 1904
1906
sibling
Charlotte Ellen Davis
Source:9398392
16th February 1906
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9158997
1st April 1918
1918
events
Service Number Verification against Family
Service Number
Tooting, London
United Kingdom
Service Number S/23801 gives conclusive evidence that this Soldier is one and the same person from our family who we knew died at Easter 1918 in France, as also indicated in other War records
Source:9158995
1918
1918
location
122 Eswyn Road, Tooting
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9158995
1918
enlistment
Woolwich, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9158997
service
British Army
Rifleman
S/23801
Rifle Brigade
Source:9157938
service
British Army
Rifleman
S/23801
Rifle Brigade Battalion
Source:9158997
service
British Army
Private
S/23801
Rifleman Regiment
Rifle Brigade Battalion
Source:9158997
1918
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action Theatre of War: Western European Theatre
The Somme
France
Source:9157938
Source:9158997
Source:9254975
1st April 1918
burial
Somme
France
Panel No 82
Source:9157938
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles James |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Davis |
| Source | 9157938 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Rillington Place, Kensington, London, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th December 1897 | |
| 122 Eswyn Road, Tooting | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1918 | |
| 14 Rackham Street, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 18 St Cyprian St. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th August 1903 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/23801 | Rifle Brigade | Rifleman | ||
| British Army | S/23801 | Rifle Brigade Battalion | Rifleman | ||
| British Army | S/23801 | Rifleman Regiment | Rifle Brigade Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Sillman | mother | ||
| Frank Davis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Elizabeth Ellen Davis | sister | January 1900 | |
| Edith Rose Davis | sister | 4th June 1904 | |
| Charlotte Ellen Davis | sister | 16th February 1906 | |
| Albert Henry Davis | brother | 14th September 1902 | |
| Frederick William Davis | brother | 24th May 1896 | |
| Francis George Davis | brother | 18th December 1894 |
Media
Media
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Photo of Inscribed Panel at Pozieres MemorialImage includes inscription for C. J. Davis
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Charles James DavisCharles James Davis in the Uniform of the Rifle Brigade (per RB badge on shoulder)
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Image of Birth Certificate obtained from GROThis is the Image of Birth Certificate obtained from GRO, for Charles James Davis showing he was born 25th December 1897. This is the item referred to in "evidence" aboveContributed by:
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Charles James Davis S-23801 Killed in ActionThis is an extract from the War Diary of Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) Sub Unit 11th Battalion Division 20th Division showing the list of soldiers Killed in Action between 20/3/1918 and 1/4/1918 It lists C. Davis soldier number S.23801Contributed by:
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Charles James Davis (absent voter)Davis Family of 122 Eswyn Rd with Soldier Service Nos for absent voters including Charles James Davis S/23801 of the Rifle BrigadeContributed by:
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1901 Census Davis FamilyThis is the 1901 census of the Davis family at 14 Rackham Street, Kensington, London, England including Charles J Davis aged 4Contributed by:
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1903-08-24 Charles Davis School Admission1903-08-24 Charles Davis School Admission to Broadwater Road SchoolContributed by:
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Medal Card for Charles J Davis S/23801this is the Medal Card for Charles J Davis S/23801 Catalogue Reference:WO/372/5 Image Reference:34086Contributed by:
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Death Certificate of Charles Davis -Certified Copy1918-04-01 Death Certificate of Charles Davis -rotated to improve readabilityContributed by:
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Victory Medal Package sent for C J DavisThis is a photo of the actual Victory Medal Package sent to 122 Eswyn Rd. Tooting, for C J Davis (who died in The Somme). Includes his service number S/23801Contributed by:
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A photo of the Victory Medal sent for C J DavisVictory Medal for C J Davis (Obverse)Contributed by:
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Victory Medal of C J Davis (Reverse)Photo of the Victory Medal of C J Davis (Reverse). Photo taken in 2018.Contributed by:
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1903-08-24 Charles Davis School AdmissionThis is the School Admission book for Broadwater School showing admission of Charles Davis and his brother Frederick.Contributed by:
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School Admission transcription for Charles DavisThis is the transcription of the School Admission book for Broadwater School showing admission of Charles Davis and his brother Frederick.Contributed by:
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1918-04-01 Charles James Davis1918-04-01 Charles James Davis British Soldier Died in the Great War, transcription via MyHeritageContributed by:
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Medal Roll for Charles James DavisMedal Roll entitlement for Charles James Davis S/23801Contributed by:
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Record Details for Charles James DavisDetails for Charles James Davis, Rifle Brigade on Forces War RecordsContributed by:
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DAVIS_CHARLES_JAMES Commemorative CertificateDAVIS_CHARLES_JAMES Commemorative Certificate from PozieresContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 Transcription | Martin57388 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births FindMyPast Transcription for Charles James Davis | Martin57388 | |
| UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919 [database on-line] | Martin57388 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 for Charles James Davis | Martin57388 | |
| Charles James Davis in the UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919 | Martin57388 | |
| Death of Charles James Davis | Martin57388 | |
| Charles James Davis on Ancestry.co.uk | Martin57388 | |
| Charles James Davis WW1 Casualty | Martin57388 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photo of Inscribed Panel at Pozieres Memorial | Martin57388 | |
| uncle Charles Davis | alan131269 | |
| Charles James Davis | Martin57388 | |
| Image of Birth Certificate obtained from GRO | Martin57388 | |
| Charles James Davis S-23801 Killed in Action | Martin57388 | |
| Charles James Davis (absent voter) | Martin57388 | |
| 1901 Census Davis Family | Martin57388 | |
| 1903-08-24 Charles Davis School Admission | Martin57388 | |
| Medal Card for Charles J Davis S/23801 | Martin57388 | |
| Death Certificate of Charles Davis | Martin57388 | |
| Death Certificate of Charles Davis -Certified Copy | Martin57388 | |
| Victory Medal Package sent for C J Davis | Martin57388 | |
| A photo of the Victory Medal sent for C J Davis | Martin57388 | |
| Victory Medal of C J Davis (Reverse) | Martin57388 | |
| 1903-08-24 Charles Davis School Admission | Martin57388 | |
| School Admission transcription for Charles Davis | Martin57388 | |
| 1918-04-01 Charles James Davis | Martin57388 | |
| Medal Roll for Charles James Davis | Martin57388 | |
| Record Details for Charles James Davis | Martin57388 | |
| DAVIS_CHARLES_JAMES Commemorative Certificate | Martin57388 |
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