Probate for WW1 Soldier

[bcd]

Hi
In the probate records book it says that Dennis Davies died in the hands of germans. Is this likely to be literally, as in a prisoner of war, or is it likely to be a generic term/typo as he died at Flanders in 1916?

Thanks

Clare

[hasta]

If he is the the man 6th Bat, South Staffs died 3rd July 1916 ?
If so it does say he was 'a prisoner'
Is this him also on CWGC ?
http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/569696/DAVIES,%20DENIS

[bcd]

Hi Hasta

Yes this is him. Where does it say he is a prisoner, this makes me a little sad 
Thanks for helping

[hasta]

Hi bcd
I'm looking at The National Probate Calendar 1858-1966
It says he died "3 July 1916 a prisoner in the hands of the Germans"
hope that helps

[bcd]

So it does. Thanks Hasta. Hope he didn't suffer too much

[mmm45]

http://blackcountry-territorials.org/articles/battalion-war-diary-july-1916

He may have been wounded on the 1st day of the battle of the Somme

Ady

[barryd]

He was buried by the Germans. From the Commonwealth War Graves Commission referencing the cemetery at Ervillers. "Two cemeteries were made by the Germans at Ervillers. The first, which is the present Military Cemetery, contained the graves of some Commonwealth prisoners".

[bcd]

Thanks All very much for your help