Wedding of John Davies and Harriet Shelley, Colwich

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Date:12th of October 1943

Description:Wedding photograph of John Davies and Harriet Annie Shelley. The wedding took place during the Second World War and the groom is wearing his naval uniform. John (Jack) Davies was a gunner on Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships (DEMS) during World War II. He was awarded the D.S.O. in 1945 and was presented with it by King George VI at Buckingham Palace.

Left to right: The Best Man (John Davies' brother, partly hidden), Elizabeth (Betty) Harrison, Herbert Shelley, John 'Jack' Davies, Frances Davies, Harriet Shelley.


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1830s
Colwich Church
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1900s
Colwich Church
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1930s
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1950s
Rev. Chilwell, Vicar of Colwich
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Image courtesy of: Mr John Davies

Donor ref:P2017.008.0153 (37/38591)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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