DAVID WILLIAM PRICE

David William Price was born 1894 in Troedrhiwfuwch to parents Walter & Harriet Price. He had one brother Watkin and one sister Mary.

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We are unable to establish where David lived after leaving Troedrhiwfuwch. In the 1891 census Walter, Harriet, Watkin, Mary along with a lodger lived at 13 Rising Sun Row, Troedrhiwfuwch. It is assumed this is where he born. It is thought his mother, Harriet died 1896.

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David enlisted for War September 7th, 1914 in Merthyr Tydfil when he was 20 years old. He joined Royal Field Artillery. Gunner 41738. "B" Bty. 93rd Bde.

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The next of Kin on his Military records was his brother, Watkin John Price, who is now a lodger at 10 Kings Street, Pontlottyn. Authorisation then changed to his sister-in-law Edith M Price at the request of his brother Watkin on the 18.04.1918.

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According to his enlistment documents he attended “Home” 7th September 1915 – 21st July 1915 and France 22nd July 1915 until he was Killed in Action.

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David was Killed in Action 15th July 1917. He is remembered with honour at Canada Farm Cemetery Grave - I. D. 11. Belgium