Davis.history Posted 9 February , 2006 Share Posted 9 February , 2006 Hi I have found a man that could be my great grandfather, His name is John J Davis he was in the 23rd (county of London) Battalion, his number was 700293. He died 16th September 1916. I'm after his date of birth & if anyone know if his middle name was James Thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max (UK) Posted 9 February , 2006 Share Posted 9 February , 2006 James Do you know where he was born? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis.history Posted 9 February , 2006 Author Share Posted 9 February , 2006 I have a downloaded an entry stating he was born in Wandsworth but this could be wrong it could be Wantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian turner Posted 9 February , 2006 Share Posted 9 February , 2006 James, Both Soldiers Died and CWGC show him as just John Davis. Born and resident of Wandsworth - enlisted Clapham Junction. Son of John James and Charlotte Davis, of 1, Church Passage, High St., Wandsworth, London. Have a look at the 1901 census or either Free BMD or 1837 online for birth registration. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max (UK) Posted 9 February , 2006 Share Posted 9 February , 2006 Name: DAVIS, John Regiment, Corps etc.: London Regiment Battalion etc.: 23rd (County of London) Battalion. Surname: Davis Forename(s): John Initials: J Birthplace: Wandsworth Enlisted: Clapham Junction Residence: Wandsworth Rank: PRIVATE Number: 700293 Date died: 16 September 1916 How died: Killed in action Theatre of war: France & Flanders Supplementary Notes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis.history Posted 9 February , 2006 Author Share Posted 9 February , 2006 Thanks will look in to your findings. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max (UK) Posted 9 February , 2006 Share Posted 9 February , 2006 John Davis abt 1857 St James, London, England Head Wandsworth London John Davis abt 1865 Grafton, Wiltshire, England Head Wandsworth London John Davis abt 1868 Berths Windsor Head Wandsworth London John Davis abt 1872 Bethnal Green, London, England Prisoner Wandsworth London John Davis abt 1879 Wandsworth, London, England Son Wandsworth London John A Davis abt 1878 North London Lodger Wandsworth London John J Davis abt 1893 Wandsworth Son Wandsworth London John N Davis abt 1891 Chelsea Son Wandsworth London John O Davis abt 1859 Durleigh, Somerset, England Head Wandsworth London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max (UK) Posted 9 February , 2006 Share Posted 9 February , 2006 Assuming this IS him, rest of family :- J J Davis abt 1867, Wimbledon DAD Charlotte Davis abt 1871, Wandsworth MUM John J Davis abt 1893 <<<<< HIM Bertha R Davis abt 1891, Wandsworth SISTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian turner Posted 9 February , 2006 Share Posted 9 February , 2006 Max, That coincides with the CWGC next of kin info. James, I think you nearly have your answer! You should be able to get to his birth certificate now. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max (UK) Posted 9 February , 2006 Share Posted 9 February , 2006 Well bug*er me, I finally got to help someone for a change, instead of someone helping me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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