William H. Davies

According to the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), three men named William H. Davies from Swansea lost their lives during the First World War:

1. Able Seaman William Henry Davies, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division. He died on 13 July 1918 and is buried at Auchonvillers Military Cemetery, France. He was the son of William and Mary Davies, of 5 New Street, Swansea.

2. Driver William Henry Davies, Royal Field Artillery, 78th Brigade Headquarters. He died on 10 April 1917 and is buried at Ste. Catherine British Cemetery, France. He was the husband of Jessie Annie Davies, of 16 Benthall Place, St. Thomas, Swansea.

3. Private William Hopkins Davies, South Wales Borderers, 2nd Battalion. He died on 28 January 1917 and is buried at the A.I.F. Burial Ground, Flers, France. He was the son of T. R. and Sarah Davies, of 4 Colbourne Terrace, Swansea.

At present, there is no clear evidence to suggest which, if any, of these men had a connection with Sketty.