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We remember Rhys Davies
We remember Rhys Davies
Duplicate of Arthur Percival Folcy Davids
Also remembered by 7 people
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8556639
April 1917
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7558864
18th July 1917
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8556639
23rd September 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
RFC
56th Squadron
Source:8556629
1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7558864
11th December 1917
education
School
Eton College
Eton, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8875254
education
Was accepted to study at Balliol College, Oxford but never fulfilled his studies having been killed in action before he could take up his place.
Balliol College, Oxford University
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:8875272
1917
death
France
Source:7558864
27th October 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:8556627
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Rhys Davies |
| Source | 7558864 |
| First Names | Arthur Percival Foley |
| Initials | APF |
| Last Name | Rhys Davids, |
| Source | 8556627 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | RFC | 56th Squadron | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO, MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor T W Rhys Davids FBA | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Michael3 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Michael3 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Eton Boys Wonderful Flying Record | Michael3 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur | Selena49658 | |
| Museum display card | Selena49658 |
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We remember Rhys Davies
Also remembered by 7 people
