Basic Details
Surname
Davies
Forenames
William
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
He was one of three brothers who were killed: they are all listed on IWM 17788 which is also at this church. That memorial states they all died in France but William died at Gallipoli and is listed on the Helles Memorial according to WW1.Wales (see References).
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Turkey
Town of death
Gallipoli
Year of death
1915
Month of death
August
Day of death
10
Age at death
29
Manner of death as stated
Unknown
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action