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We remember David Richard Bevan
We remember David Richard Bevan
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1896
sibling
John Bevan
Source:8766332
1896
1901
location
Woodville Street, Pontardulais, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8766539
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Miner at Cory mine (Graig Merthry Colliery)
Graigola Merthyr Company Ltd
Pontarddulais
United Kingdom
Source:8766322
2nd April 1911 - 7th September 1914
1911
location
Bryn Amlwg, Goppa Road, Pontarddulais
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8766322
2nd April 1911 - 7th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Swansea
United Kingdom
Source:8766322
9th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
12924
Devonshire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:8766322
9th September 1914 - 18th December 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Discharged from the army due to being medically unfit due to sickness. Kind Regulations
Hospital/Institution
Source:8766322
14th December 1914
1914
discharge
Source:8766322
18th December 1914
1933
employment
Coal Hewer (miner)
Graig Merthyr Colliery
Pontardulais
United Kingdom
Source:8904100
19th March 1933
1933
death
Not War Related
Died of angina and pneumonia. His brother John Bevan, who also served with the Devonshire Regiment, was present at the death.
Bolgoed Cottage, Pontardulais
United Kingdom
Source:8904100
20th March 1933
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Richard |
| Initials | DR |
| Last Name | Bevan |
| Source | 327195 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Amlwg, Goppa Road, Pontarddulais | United Kingdom | parents address | 2nd April 1911 - 7th September 1914 | |
| Woodville Street, Pontardulais, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12924 | Devonshire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Bevan nee Price | mother | ||
| David Bevan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bevan | brother | 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-09 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-09 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Two BrothersNewspaper clipping "TWO BROTHERS" Cambrian Daily Reader - Swansea Edition Wed 4th October 1916
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David's Parents and Brothers (1918)Photograph of David's parents and brothers. seated David and Mary Bevan. Standing Pte. John Bevan (Devonshire), William Albert Bevan.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Service Records "Burnt Documents" | Nelwyn102031 | |
| Civil Registration index of births, marriages and deaths for England and Wales | Nelwyn102031 | |
| 1911 Census | Nelwyn102031 | |
| Civil Registration index of births, marriages and deaths for England and Wales | Nelwyn102031 | |
| 1901 Census | Nelwyn102031 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Two Brothers | Nelwyn102031 | |
| David's Parents and Brothers (1918) | Nelwyn102031 | |
| Devonshire Regiment Cap Badge | Nelwyn102031 | |
| War Badge Roll | Nelwyn102031 | |
| David Bevan | Nelwyn102031 |
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