Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William John Davies
In memory of:
Able Seaman William John Davies
June 21, 1944
Military Service
V33684
21
Navy
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve
H.M.C.S. Comrose
Additional Information
Son of Maurice John and Elizabeth Davies, of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Commemorated on Page 287 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
HASLAR ROYAL NAVAL CEMETERY
Hampshire, United Kingdom
A. 26. 14.
Gosport is a town in Hampshire on the west side of Portsmouth Harbour. HASLAR ROYAL NAVAL CEMETERY is attached to Haslar Royal Hospital and was used during the whole of the two world wars. The main entrance is in Clayhall Road. It is regretted that it is not possible to keep the cemetery register in this box at all times. Assistance may be obtained from the cemetery staff during normal working hours, or from the resident caretaker.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of WILLIAM JOHN DAVIES – Photo of AB William J. Davies, who was killed when a pistol being cleaned accidentally discharged. (Submitted by Navy League Cadet Corps CHAMBLY, Barrie, Ontario.) -
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Photo of WILLIAM JOHN DAVIES – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Other – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Hamilton Spectator c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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