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We remember Reginald Percy Davis
We remember Reginald Percy Davis
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Signalman
J24903
HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8555985
30th June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8555985
31st May 1916
burial
Southsea, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9444404
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reginald Percy |
| Initials | RP |
| Last Name | Davis |
| Source | 6406929 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J24903 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Ordinary Signalman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Edward Thomas Davis | father |
Media
Media
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Portsmouth Naval MemorialPhoto of the memorial on Southsea Seafront, Portsmouth
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial | Selena49658 |
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