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DAVIES, DAVID

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Major
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25/09/1944
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Royal Welch Fusiliers 7th Bn., attd. 6th Bn.
I. D. 7.
Whoever falls we go on

Additional Information:
2nd Baron Davies of Llandinam. Son of David Davies, 1st Baron, of Llandinam, and of Mrs. David Davies; husband of Lady (Ruth Eldrydd) Davies, of Llandinam, Montgomeryshire. B.A.

David is born on 16 January 1915. On the 21st of December 1939 he marries Ruth Eldrydd Dugdale with whom he has several children.

Major Davies died in the battle for Reusel.

From the service files of Major David Davies, we can say the following:

Personal Details

Full Name: David Davies, Right Honourable The Lord.
Title: 2nd Baron Davies of Llandinam.
Date of Birth: 16 January 1915.
Place of Birth: London.
Education: Wellington College (Westgate-on-Sea), Oundle, and the University of Cambridge (B.A. Honours).
Family: He married Ruth Eldrydd Davies on 21 December 1939.

Military Service Record He served with the Royal Welch Fusiliers.

September 1939: Entered service as a Lieutenant (Lieut).
1940: Served in Northern Ireland, including stations in Portadown, Londonderry, and Belfast.
1941: Promoted to the Acting Rank of Captain.
1942 – 1943: Served as an instructor at various schools, including Battle School and the O.C.T.U. (Officer Cadet Training Unit).
August 1944: Posted to the 21st Army Group and departed for North-West Europe (NWE).
Rank at time of death: Temporary Major.

The Fateful End