Basic Details Surname Davies Forenames Evan Timothy Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Evan Timothy Emos War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The WW1 Wales website (see References) confirms his forename, death and service details. The memorial states he was killed 'over' Taranto Bay whilst, in fact, he died when HMS Abdiel struck a mine. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Army Air Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Parachute Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Town of death Over Taranto Bay Country of burial Italy Town of burial Bari Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1943 Month of death September Day of death 10 Age at death 21 Manner of death reference Killed in Action