Private Herbert Davys

Army Number : 43806

Battalion : 17th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derbys) Regiment.

Born at Long `Eaton, Derbyshire.Son of Joseph Tindall Davys and Martha Mary Davys of 57 Wellington Street, Long Eaton. Husband of Lily Davys. He was a card lace Puncher prior to enlisting at Long Eaton. Kill in action whilst i the line near Authuille, France.

Died : 25th October 1916.

Commemorated : Thiepval Memorial, France. Pier and Face 10 C 10 D and 11 A.

Thiepval Memorial, France.

He is also commemorated onLong Eaton town Hall War Memorial.