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We remember Thomas Davies
We remember Thomas Davies
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1915
enlistment
Edmonton
Canada
Source:5872459
8th February 1915
1915
employment
Miner
Source:5872459
1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5872459
1915
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
436795
Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
49th Battalion
Source:7054346
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
436795
Source:5872459
1916
death
Killed in Action
hit by heavy artillery fire in the Canadian trenches
near Hooge
Belgium
Source:7054346
Source:8504987
12th April 1916
burial
Pencader, Carmarthenshire
West-Vlaanderen
United Kingdom
Belgium
I J28
Source:8504987
Source:7054346
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Davies |
| Source | 5872459 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 436795 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 436795 | Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment) | 49th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah | mother | ||
| James Davies | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Tom's gravePhoto of grave in Belgium taken by Rudy Van Kerckhoven/David Milborrow
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pencader war memorial | Selena49658 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tom's grave | Selena49658 | |
| War memorial | Selena49658 |
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