| Regimental number | 1796 |
| Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | Whitehouse, Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | John Davidson, Whitehouse, Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1796A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Divisional Signal Column |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal and Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations near BEAUREVOIR and MONTBREHAIN covering the period 3rd to 6th October, 1918, this N.C.O. displayed great coolness, valour and keen devotion to duty. Whilst in charge of a Linesmen's relay post 2nd Corporal DAVIDSON worked under heavy enemy shell fire and through hours of darkness in laying and maintaining forward telephone lines. Throughout the operations he displayed great leadership initiative and courage resulting in unbroken communication between line Battalions and Brigade, over critical periods of the operations and the inspiration of his linesmen to great efforts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: [391] Lt John DAVIDSON MC, 15th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 26 December 1918. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
