Davies, James
Title
Davies, James
Description
14 items. The collection concerns Sergeant James Davies (2207029 Royal Air Force) and contains correspondence, documents, awards and photographs. He flew operations as an air gunner with 166 Squadron and was killed 29 January 1944.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Alison Fewster and catalogued by Eleanor Paling.
Additional information on James Davies is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Alison Fewster and catalogued by Eleanor Paling.
Additional information on James Davies is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
Date
2018-11-14
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
James Davies
Collection Items
James Davies
Photograph of James Davies in uniform. He has a Air Gunners brevet on his jacket and holds the rank of Sergeant on his sleeves. Notes on reverse.
James Davis in training
Picture of James Davis in uniform with training flash in his cap. Notes on the reverse.
Four Airmen
A group of four airmen, all who are Sergeants, one of which is an air gunner. James Davis is the back left in the photo. Notes on reverse with service number and rank and the name 'Mc Millan'.
Photo Folder
Folder in which processed photos would be returned in. The inside of the booklet give instructions and advice on photo taking. The outside contains branding for 'Studio Camm' in Wilmslow. These photos are for Fewston and cost 4/6.
Swimming day out
Group of four men and one woman in swimwear, James Davies is top left on both pictures.
James Davies' Grave
Two photos of James Davies grave. The reverse contains notes including the date of 1st Dec 1983.
Commemorative Scroll
Scroll with royal crest remembering Sergeant J. Davis and the sacrifices he made.
Brevet, Ribbon and Bomber Command Clasp
Air Gunners Flying badge (brevet), along with a 1939-1945 Star ribbon with a Bomber Command Clasp.
Letter to Mrs Davies regarding James Davies
A letter from the Air Ministry regarding the location of a cemetery in which James is buried.
Letter to Mrs Davies from D Horsley
A letter from D. Horsley to Mrs Davis regarding her son (Jim) and his crew. Says that they were brave and that she will hear from them in the next three months. Offers pleasantries and a stay at her house.
Collection Tree
- Davies, James