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Roll Call Sergeant David J Davies – September 21st 1944

Sergeant David John Davies, son of Thomas and Esther Martha Davies, of Meliden, Flintshire, served with 3rd Parachute Battalion. He took part in the Battle of Arnhem, during Op Market Garden.

Sergeant Davies died on 21 September 1944, aged 25 years old. He is now buried at Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Arnhem.

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Profile photo supplied by Harvey Grenville

Army Roll of Honour: World War II supplied by Naval and Military Press Ltd

Name
David J Davies
Rank
Serjeant
Service Number
4196797
Regiment
Parachute Regt (not otherwise specified)
Date of Death
21/9/44
Theatre of War
Western Europe Campaign, 1944/45

Listed Operations

17/09/1944 – 25/09/1944 Arnhem (Operation Market Garden)