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Gabriel Davis
Born:
1890
Died:
15 Tishri 5677 (12 October 1916)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
DAV0439
Other surname:
Robson
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
1890
Place of birth:
Jarrow, England
Death
Date of death:
15 Tishri 5677 (12 October 1916)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Cause of death:
Died of Wounds
Burial place:
Bancourt British Cemetery
Places
Addresses
Parents' Home:
73 Woodbine Street, South Shields
Other Organisations
Name:
Jewish Lads' Brigade
Memorial, 1919
In 1919 the Jewish Chronicle published an article stating that there would be a memorial service for all of the local boys who had died in the war at The Victoria Hall in South Shields, Gabriel was listed as being one of those honoured in the service.
Family
Siblings
Emmanuel Davis (male)
David Davis (male)
Dora Davis (female)
Phillip Davis
Henry Davis (male)
Maud Davis (female)
Davis "Harold" (male)
Parents
Father: Israel Davis (male)
Mother: Henrietta Davis (female)
Military Record
Military service:
British Army
Military record no.:
9888
Date discharged/death:
12 October 1916
Assignments
Regiment:
York And Lancaster Regiment
Battalion/unit:
D Company
Posting:
France
Commonwealth Graves Commission
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Date of Death:
12 October 1916
Age:
26 years old
Regiment / service:
York and Lancaster Regiment, "D" Coy. 2nd Bn.
Cemetery:
Bancourt British Cemetery, France
Grave reference:
III. L. 1.
Additional information:
Personal inscription:
EVER REMEMBERED BY HIS LOVING FATHER, MOTHER SISTERS AND BROTHERS
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