Basic Details
Surname
Davies
Forenames
Herbert N
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Herbert Nathaniel
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Came up in 1909 to read Mechanical Sciences. BA 1912. Military Service: Lieutenant 3rd Field Company London Royal Engineers. Died 22 February from wounds received on 21 February 1915. Shot after destroying, under heavy, close range, rifle fire, a parapet erected by the Germans. Described by his sergeant as “the finest gentleman it has ever been my lot to work under.”.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Not Stated on Memorial
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1915
Month of death
February
Day of death
22
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial