David William Resse – Royal Army Medical Corps

Captain David William Resse – Royal Army Medical Corps

Birth and Early Life

David William Resse was born in 1870 at Ystradgynlais.

Marriage

In 1904, David married Annie Maude Thomas in Calcutta, Bengal, India, reflecting his professional and personal connections overseas during the early part of his career.

1911 Census

At the time of the 1901 Census, the Resse family were living at Celydd, East Budleigh, Devon. David William Resse (40) was employed as a Physician and Surgeon, and his Llanelly-born wife, Annie Maude (36), was residing with him. Their children were John Mansel (4) and Audrey Margaret (3). Also present in the household was a servant, Olive Marks (17).

Military Service

During the First World War, David William Resse served as a Captain with the Royal Army Medical Corps, attached to the Egyptian Expeditionary Force. In this role, he would have been responsible for the medical care of soldiers serving in the Middle East, often under demanding and hazardous conditions.

1921 Census

By the time of the 1921 Census, David and Annie Resse were living at Elm Cottage, Avondale Road, Exmouth. David William (52) was recorded as a retired Physician and Surgeon, while Annie Maude (49) was undertaking home duties. Also present at the address was a visitor, Gwendoline Thomas (34).

Death and Burial

David William Resse
SS. Margaret and Andrew Churchyard, 
Littleham, Devon
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David William Resse died on 23^rd June 1921. He is buried at SS. Margaret and Andrew Churchyard, Littleham, Devon.

His life reflects that of a medical professional and military officer whose career spanned civilian practice and wartime service, providing vital care to soldiers during the First World War