| Regimental number | 1638 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Address | Albany Road, Cannington, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Davies, Albany Road, Cannington, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 88th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Leadership and bravery during attack on Green Line beyond Bethleem Farm on 8 June 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | Stratford-On-Avon Cemetery (Grave No. 978), Warwickshire, England |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 137 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Kate DAVIES. Born in England |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst acting as quartermaster to his platoon. He carried food and water over the open under heavy fire to his men and, when his officer and platoon sergeant were killed, he took charge and held on to an important tactical position until relieved, showing the greatest gallantry throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
