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We remember William Davis
We remember William Davis
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
167656
Royal Engineers
No. 2 Tunnelling Depot
Source:8907344
19th May 1916
enlistment
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8907345
1916
death
United Kingdom
Source:8907344
19th May 1916
burial
Berkshire
United Kingdom
78. 16223
Source:8907344
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Davis |
| Source | 8907343 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 167656 | Royal Engineers | No. 2 Tunnelling Depot | Sapper |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| G W Davis | father |
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Reading CemeterySapper William Davis is buried in Reading Cemetery, Berkshire (image 03/2015)
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DR117137
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Cemetery | DR117137 |
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