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Davis, W., Stoker, 1917

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of SS/116045 Stoker 1st Class William Davis, serving with the Royal Navy who died 23/04/1917.

The headstone reads:

In loving memory of
William Davis
First Class Stoker of
H.M.S. Hercules
who died April 23rd 1917,
while on active service
aged 22 years,
who fought in the Jutland Battle.
This stone is erected by his shipmates.

William Davis is remembered on our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Stoker Davis

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk