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We remember David William Rees
We remember David William Rees
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
location
Inclineside, Gellynudd
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3686858
1901
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:3686858
1911
1911
location
Edward Street, Alltwen
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3686858
1911
1913
marriage
Elizabeth Davies
Source:3686858
26th October 1913
1916
children
Vincent Rees
Source:3686858
14th March 1916
1918
children
Elizabeth Ann Rees
Source:3686858
23rd September 1918
1921
children
Mair Eluned Rees
Source:3686858
7th March 1921
1922
children
William James Rees
Source:3686858
20th August 1922
service
British Army
Serjeant
28089
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:3686858
1959
death
Not War Related
Pontardawe
United Kingdom
Source:3686858
5th October 1959
burial
Alltwen, Pontardawe
United Kingdom
Source:3686858
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David William |
| Initials | DW |
| Last Name | Rees |
| Source | 3686858 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Street, Alltwen | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 | |
| Inclineside, Gellynudd | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28089 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Rees | son | 14th March 1916 | |
| Elizabeth Ann Rees | daughter | 23rd September 1918 | |
| Mair Eluned Rees | daughter | 7th March 1921 | |
| William James Rees | son | 20th August 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Williams | mother | ||
| William Thomas Rees | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Davies | wife | 26th October 1913 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Other Non-conformist |
Media
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David William ReesPictured with his wife Elizabeth (Bessie) and first son Vincent. He is now a corporal in the RAMCContributed by:
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David William ReesPictured in France/Belgium? He is now a sergeant seated in the front centre of the photograph.Contributed by:
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David William ReesD. W. Rees is the Corporal seated in the centre of this group, presumably during their training.Contributed by:
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David William ReesIn his hospital "Blue " uniform while recuperating back in the UKContributed by:
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David William ReesSitting on a horse drawn waggon. DWR is seated front right of waggon.Contributed by:
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David William ReesGroup photograph with DWR seated front on left. With corporals stripe.Contributed 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 |
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Multimedia
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| David William Rees | Huw17742 | |
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