Taliesin Davies – Royal Air Force

Aircraftman 1st Class Taliesin Davies – Royal Air Force

Early Life and Family Background

Taliesin Davies was born in 1920 at Abercynon, Glamorganshire, the son of Herbert Augustus Davies and Myfanwy Davies, who had married in 1916 at Swansea. His early childhood was shaped by his parents’ steady working life and the family’s move to Swansea during the post‑war years.

The Family in the 1921 Census

1921 Census

The 1921 Census records the Davies family living at 21 Trafalgar Place, Brynmill, Swansea. Herbert Augustus, aged thirty‑two and born in Mumbles, was employed as a Joiner by Henry Billings & Sons, Builders and Contractors. His wife Myfanwy, aged thirty‑one and born in Port Talbot, undertook household duties. Their only child, Taliesin, was recorded as one year old.

Taliesin Davies
Oystermouth Cemetery
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Service with the Royal Air Force

Taliesin later enlisted in the Royal Air Force, where he served as an Aircraftman 1st Class during the Second World War. Although details of his specific duties and postings are limited, his service formed part of the vast network of ground and support personnel essential to RAF operations at home and overseas.

Death and Burial

On 8 March 1943, Aircraftman 1st Class Taliesin Davies lost his life while serving with the Royal Air Force. His body was brought home to Swansea, and he was laid to rest at Oystermouth Cemetery, where his grave stands as a quiet testament to his service and sacrifice.