Mexborough and Swinton Times August 24, 1918

Gunner E Davis
Royal Field Artillery

Note: Two identical articles; Different photographs:

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davis, of Coronation  Buildings, Thurnscoe, have received, official information that their youngest son, Gnr. L. Davis, died in hospital at Rouen, on July 26th from the effects of (gas poisoning

Gunner. Davis, who was 23 years of age, was very highly respected in Thurnscoe.

He Joined the Forces in January, 1915, and went out to France in September, 1915.         He was wounded at the back of Messines in June 1917.

He has another brother serving.

Gunner Davis worked at Hickleton Main

From C.W.G.C.:

( Note different spelling; War Memorial is Davis)

Gunner
DAVIES, E
Service Number 66433
Died 26/07/1918
“A” Bty. 256th Bde.
Royal Field Artillery

ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN Q. III. L. 18.