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 The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One

2nd Lieutenant Harold Bellamy DAVIES
7th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment attached to 1st/4th Bn Essex Regiment


Killed in action Saturday, November 3, 1917 aged 32

 Military History

Theatre

Palestine

Action/Battle/Other

Third Battle of Gaza

Place of Death

Gaza, Palestine

 

Medals

1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals

Medal Citation (if app)

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Enlisted Date/Place

August 1914 at Warwick

 

Commonwealth War Graves Page

Gaza War Cemetery

SWFHS War Memorial(s)

Budbroke & Warwick School

Other War Memorial(s)

 

Previous Regiments/Units

Company Sergeant Major 1091 Warwickshire Yeomanry. Commissioned 16 Aug 1917

Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)

On 3 November 1917 while the bombardment of Gaza resumed, the 1/4th Battalion Essex Regiment (161st Brigade, 54th Division, XXI Corps) attacked and captured Yunis trench at 04:30. However, they were heavily counterattacked and forced to withdraw. It was during this action that Harold was killed. 
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 3rd Battle of Gaza Map  Gaza War Cemetery  Warwick School Plaque
 Personal & Family History

Birth Date & Place

Jan Qtr 1885 at Hatton

Baptism Date & Place

4 Mar 1885 at Hatton, Holy Trinity

Parents

James Henry & Mary Davies

Wife & Marriage

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Children

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Occupation(s)

1911 - Farmers Son - Working on Farm

Schools & Colleges

Warwick School

 

Address History

  • 1891 - Hatton Hill (Farm)
  • 1901 to 1914 - Wedgenock Park Farm, Budbrooke

Other Information

 

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