Born during the September quarter 1923 in the
Stoke on Trent R.D. - ref: 6b/342, the son of
Joseph Edgar & Annie Davis (nee Brindley).

Joined the Metro-Vicker's Company as a
Probationary Trade Apprentice in August 1938 and
became a Trade Apprentice in May 1940.    Joined
the Air Raid Precautions Service in 1940.   Killed
during an air raid whilst on duty in December
1940.

M.I. "To have, to love and then to part, is the
greatest sorrow of my heart".

His father Joseph, died 02/02/1943 aged 48 years
and his mother Annie, died 25/01/1971 aged 74
years - she was cremated at Markeaton,
Derbyshire.

CWGC - F.A.P. member; of 6 Willan Road. Son of J.
E. and A. Davis. Died at 94 Gilda Brook Road.

94 Gilda Road, Eccles was a First Aid Post and a
total of sixteen people were killed in this
incident.  Eleven at No.94 and five members of the
Thompson family next door at No.96.  1 Air Raid
Warden, 1 ARP Ambulance Driver, 7 civilians and 7
First Aid personnel.