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Army Sgt. william James Davies

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Michael

Michael Report 12 Jan 2011 16:22

Family of 52767 Army Sgt. William James Davies died 0ct31 1918 Mesopotamia (ww1) born Mountain Ash Wales . He is my wifes Gfather and info is needed to fill many gaps in my tree Thank you.

Astra

Astra Report 12 Jan 2011 16:31

Name: DAVIES
Initials: W J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Serjeant
Regiment/Service: Welsh Regiment
Unit Text: 5th Bn.
Date of Death: 31/10/1918
Service No: 52767
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Face 6.
Memorial: KIRKEE 1914-1918 MEMORIAL


William James Davies
Birth Place: Mountain Ash
Residence: Gwauncae-Gurwen, Glam.
Death Date: 31 Oct 1918
Death Location: Mesopotamia
Enlistment Location: Cardiff
Rank: A/Sergeant
Regiment: Welsh Regiment
Battalion: 8th Battalion
Number: 52767
Type of Casualty: Died
Theatre of War: Asiatic Theatres

Astra

Astra Report 12 Jan 2011 16:37

Unfortunately his service record doesn't seem to have survived. When was he born please and who did he marry and when?