Evan Davies : Rugby Player

This is one of a series of posts to mark the international Rugby players who served in, and survived, The Great War. If anyone has further information on the men concerned, I’d be most grateful if it could be added to the thread.

Gareth

Davies, Evan played for Wales

Internationals: 1: 1919 NZ Army-

Evan Davies was born in 1892 in Maesteg.

Played as a Fullback for: Maesteg

Profession: Miner

War service: Royal Field Artillery and Welsh Regiment

He died in 1946.

 

Also known as Ianto ......

Ianto Davies
Wales
Full name Evan Davies
Born circa 1892, Maesteg
Died circa 1946
Major teams Wales
Position Fullback

I couldn't find a medal card for him .... there were loads in the RFA and loads in the Welsh Regiment for Evan Davies and I went through each one ... but none in Royal Field Artillery and Welsh Regiment !

 

Ianto Davies New Zealand Services 21 April 1919

 

Annie

Alas, we of Welsh descent can be confusing!

Gareth

 

You can say that again !!

 

Well now "Taffy" ... here's a few more for you to peruse - I'll let you sort them out !!

 

Annie

Note the economical use of surnames - something that makes research just that little bit more difficult.

Gareth