GEORGE RICHARD DAVIES 

Rank: Private
Service Number:45687.
Regiment: 10th Bn. Cheshire Regiment
Died of wounds Saturday 13th April 1918
Age 33
FromChester.
County Memorial Chester
Commemorated\Buried Longuenesse ( St. Omer ) Souvenir Cemetery
Grave\Panel Ref: V. A. 45.
CountryFrance

George Richard's Story.

Born 

Chester 1884

Father, JAMES DAVIES (Born 1849)

Mother, ABIGAIL LYONS (Born 1848)

Marriage

Spouse, EMMA FRANCES EATON (1888-1968) 10 Mar 1907 Chester registry office.



1891 Census

James Davies Age 41

Abigail Davies Age 39

James Davies Age 13

Elizth Davies Age 8

George Davies Age 6

Abigail Davies Age 10/12




1901 Census

16 Crook Street Chester. George is working in a Tabacco Factory aged 16

 

1911 Census

Street Address 16 Crook Street Chester

Marital Status Married

Occupation Labourer at the General Railway

James Davies Age 60

Abigail Davies Age 60

George R Davies Age 26

Allan Trinkler Age 23

Emma F Davies Age 22

Abigail Davies Age 20

George A Davies Age 2

Edna May Davies Age 1

 

 

Military Service

Attested 5/12/1915

Mobilized 22/8/1916

Command Depot 16/5/1917

Posted 10th Cheshire's 20/7/17



On The Day

Neuve Eglise. Papot. St Yves Sector 1sr April 1918

“2-7th April 1918

The situation during the night was rather quiet with the exception of the enemy trench mortar activity particular on the 6th . A few casualties being sustained.

1 prisoner captured on the 4th “

The Prisoner belonged to 3rd Coy, 1st BN 228 RIR 949th Reserve Division) and was very unintelligent, declared 25th Division.”

 

He received GSW to left arm, left buttock, and both thighs 6 April He was at the 7th General Hospital in Longuensse when he died.

Personal Effects sent home.

Letter. Photos. Cap Badge. Wallet. Pouch. Wound Bar, Sissors. Denture. Wrist Watch, Strap and Protector. Defaua coin.







Researched and Compiled by Simon Gildea