Brenda McMahon has submitted the following:-
Joseph was the eldest son of parents Jonathan (from Ipswich) and Sarah Ann (nee Waites). He was born at Wrekenton in 1896 where the family lived at Chowdean Cottages Low Fell. The couple had 5 children together but unfortunately Charles died in 1911 aged about 5 years. His remaining siblings were :- George Edward, Sarah, John Robert and Frederick.
The 1911 census shows both Jonathan and his son working as coal miners. Jonathan as a hewer whilst Joseph (aged 14) was in the coal mine as a driver. The family was living in 2 rooms at 4 Coronation Terrace Low Fell at that time.
Joseph enlisted into the army at Newcastle. Unfortunately, very few records for this soldier have survived suffice to say he died at the Somme on 1 July 1916.
Medals :-British War Medal; Victory Medal
His brother, Georgewas also killed in WW1 in 1918.
Joseph Davey is remembered at Gateshead on G39.004 and G39.064
He is also remembered Irish Casualties of WW1 1914-22
