Sidney Davies was born in Strood, Kent County, England, on August 24, 1882, the son of Richard Vickers Davies and Mary Ann Davies, of Strood, England. Sidney enlisted February 14, 1916 in Sarnia with the 149th Battalion. A bachelor at the time of his enlistment, he was residing at 132 Forsythe Street, Sarnia. He recorded his next of kin as Mrs. A. Wilson (sister), of Rochester, England, and his occupation as an actor. He became a member of the Army, Canadian Infantry, Western Ontario Regiment, 18th Battalion, “C” Company, as a Private.
On October 11, 1918, Sidney Davies would lose his life while fighting in France during Canada’s final Hundred Days Campaign. Exactly one month later, the Great War would come to an end. In mid-November 1918, Reverand F.G. Newton of St. John’s Church received official notice that Sergeant Richard Davies had been reported killed in action on October 11th. Sidney Davies would later be officially listed as, Killed in action. Was instantly killed by concussion from an enemy shell, in front of Iwuy on the morning of October 11th 1918. Thirty-six year old Sidney Davies is buried in Niagara Cemetery, Iwuy, Nord, France, Grave C.26.
SOURCES: A, B, C, D, E, F, L, N, 2C, 2D, 2G