Frederick George Davies

Serjeant Frederick George Davies – Manchester Regiment

Early Life

Frederick George Davies was born in 1878.

1901 Census

The first census in which he appears is the 1901 Census, where he is recorded under the name George rather than Frederick. At that time, he was serving with the Royal Navy as a Stoker aboard the H.M.S. Niobe, then based at Gibraltar.

Marriage

Frederick George Davies and Jane Yams
marriage certificate
St. Pauls church, Llangyfelach

In 1903, Frederick married Jane Yams at St. Paul’s Church, Llangyfelach.

Family Life

1921 Census

The 1911 Census record for the family does not survive. However, the 1921 Census shows the Davies family living at 122 Dinas Street, Plasmarl. Frederick, aged 43, was employed as a steelworker at Baldwin Steel Manufacturers, Landore, while his wife Jane was also recorded as being 43 years old. Their children were William Jess (15), who worked as an apprentice electrician at the same steelworks, Rosy Edna May (13), and Millicent (8), both of whom were attending school.

1939 Register

By the time of the 1939 Register, Frederick and Jane were living together at 9 Trwyddfa Common, North Road.

Military Service

Records show that Frederick George Davies was a veteran of the First World War. Later, he served during the Second World War with the Manchester Regiment, achieving the rank of Serjeant.

Death

Serjeant Frederick George Davies died on 26^th August 1944.

Burial

He was laid to rest at Danygraig Cemetery in Swansea, where his grave remains a testament to his long life of service, spanning both World Wars. Notably, his interment was the last military burial recorded at Danygraig Cemetery in 1944, marking the end of a year of heavy wartime loss for Swansea families.

Legacy

Though records and newspaper accounts of his later years are limited, Serjeant Frederick George Davies is remembered for his military service and for his dedication both as a sailor and soldier. His life, from the decks of the H.M.S. Niobe to the fields of two world wars, reflects the enduring commitment of Swansea men to their country.