Basic Details Surname Davies Forenames Victor W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Victor William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. One of 9 children, he was a weaver who volunteered in June 1916 only to be killed on his second day in the trenches by shellfire. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 20 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action