South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project
The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France & Flanders | British War & Victory Medals | Stratford-upon-Avon Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 25 Nov 1916 in France | ~ | CWGC Grave in Stratford Cemetery |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Hundred Days Offensive | 29 Jan 1916 in Perth, Australia | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| War Hospital, Clopton House, Shottery | ||
Distinguished Conduct Medal Citation
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst acting as Quartermaster to his platoon he carried food and water, over the open under heavy fire, to his men,
and when his Officer and Platoon Sergeant were killed he took charge and held on to an important tactical position until relieved, showing the greatest gallantry
thoughout".
Service History
- 29 Jan 1916 - Enlisted in Perth
- 25 Nov 1916 - Arrived in France
- 3 Jun 1917 - Wounded in action
- 4 Jul 1917 - Again wounded in action
- 28 Aug 1917 - Awarded the DCM
- 24 Oct 1917 - Promoted to Lance Corporal
- 26 Jan 1918 - Promoted to Corporal
- 22 Aug 1918 - Wounded in action
Circumstances of Death
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William suffered his third and most serious wounds to his right leg and left thigh on 22nd August 1918 during the Allied push to end the war. He was eventually transferred to the Military Hospital in Stratford where, despite having his leg amputated, he died from septicaemia caused by the gun shot wounds. He has previoulsy been treated at the 53rd Casualty Clearing Station, 12th USA Hospital at Rouen and HMHS Carisbrook Castle.
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| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Apr Qtr 1895 in Whetstone, London | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| William and Kate Davies | Albany Road, Carrington, Australia |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1895 - Whetstone, London | 1916 - Shop Assistant |
| 1901 - Not found | |
| 1911 - Not found | |
| 1916 - Albany Road, Carrington, Australia | |
