Edwin Davey was born in Carharrack, Cornwall, England, on 27 March 1892, the son of William Thomas Davey and Louisa Davey.
In the 1911, he was living at 2 Tresawna Terrace, Falmouth with three sisters: Annie (born 1886); Louisa Jane (born 1889); and Pollie (born 1894). Edwin's occupation was listed in the census as Engine-Smith's Apprentice. He emigrated to Canada on board the Allan Lineship "Corinthian" in June 1913.
Edwin enlisted in Galt on 23 Oct 1914. He was unmarried and his sister, Annie Davey, was his next of kin. She was living at 68 Wampole St., Falmouth in England. Edwin states he has previous military experience and belonged to an active militia but no details are given. Edwin had a dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair and was 5ft 8 in height. His religion was Anglican (Church of England).
The 18th Battalion embarked for Great Britain in April 1915 and fought in France and Flanders from Sept 1915 until the end of the war. It was finally disbanded in Sept 1920.
In 1922, Edwin Davey, Blacksmith, crossed the border into Michigan, he was looking for work and stated that he had no relatives in Canada. He appears to have returned to Canada, as on 30 July, 1923, Edwin Davey, occupation Blacksmith, married Alice Maud Cocking at Grace Church, Brantford. Edwin Davey became a naturalized U.S. citizen on 24 April 1928 by the Detroit District Court.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Davey, Edwin.
Private.
He enlisted from Preston and has returned there from service overseas.