Old Ledbury - World War One in Ledbury - Thomas DAVIS

World War One in Ledbury - Thomas DAVIS

World War One in Ledbury - Thomas DAVIS National Reserve

Ledbury Guardian Newspaper 24 10 1914
Departure of National Reservists
Upwards of 20 men belonging to the National Reserve left Ledbury on Thursday morning in response to their country's call. They were played to the station by the band attached to "C" Company, 1st Herefordshire Regiment, and their appearance was very creditable to the town. Their departure to Hereford was witnessed by Rev. F.W. CARNEGY, Rev. F.C. LYNCH, Mr. W.A.H. MARTIN, Mr. T.S.S. GARDNER, Mr. R. LAWRENCE and others. Before they left the town two boxes of cigarettes were presented to them by Mr. C. H. BASTOW, and the men immensely appreciated the gift. The names of the men are as follows - Messers H.J. POWELL, G. CHANDLER, T. BROOKES, H. BAYNHAM, W. OWENS, H. CALE, T. DAVIES (DAVIS ), S. JONES - THOMAS, R. HODGETTS, T. WILLIAMS, W. WALKER, F. SMITH, J. JONES, W. MANSELL, G. BAYLISS. The last named was in charge. The men were given a hearty send off.

[1914 National Reservists]
National Reservists leaving Ledbury October 22nd, 1914 - Thomas DAVIS second row right hand side looking at photo with beard.

[1914 National Reservist Thomas DAVIS]

Medical Inspection Report showing Age, Height, Chest Measuremnets, Vision and Physical Development

[1914 National Reservist Thomas DAVIS]

Territorial Force - Attestation of No 2616 Thos DAVIS, Woodleigh Road, Ledbury. Shows 7 years previous servce with H.R.V.C. Herefordshire Rifle Volunteer Corps - Also shows Thos DAVIS signature

[1914 National Reservist Thomas DAVIS]

Statement of Service - 2 days. Discharged.

[1914 National Reservist Thomas DAVIS]

Military History Sheet showing Tryphosa DAVIS ( wife) as Next of Kin

[1914 National Reservist Thomas DAVIS]

A second copy of Attestation - With slip of paper on top showing occupation Bricklayer, c/o David SMITH, The Homend, Ledbury

Sources
1914 - 1919 Ledbury Guardian Newspaper - Herefordshire History

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