219799 Pte. George William Davis British Army 10th Battalion, B Company, 6th platoon Sherwood Foresters from:Hereford, Herefordshire, Villa Street My father, George Davis, served in the British Army with the 10th Battalion, B Company, 6th platoon, Sherwood Foresters. He was 17 when he enlisted; my uncle said that he lied about his age to enlist. He was blinded by mustard gas during trench warfare in France. He also served in Egypt and also suffered injuries there when he rode a bus alone and was kicked down the road by men who pushed him off the bus and attacked him. He was saved by soldiers in the area who saw the attack.
My father had recurring nightmares about fighting in the trenches until his death at age 80. His nightmare always ended with him screaming, "let's go boys; over the hill." He never told me what happened, but I have always believed that his war experiences and injuries contributed to his alcohol dependency and physical and mental problems that plagued him throughout his life. I believe his army rations included rum and other alcoholic drinks to deaden the emotions of those who had to fight in combat. To me the cost of this war to the young men of England and their families cannot be justified.
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