Regimental number | 3133 |
Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Hairdresser |
Address | 187 York Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, B Davis, 187 York Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Le Verguier on 18 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At 4.30 p.m. on 18th September 1918 near LE VERGUIER the enemy put a sudden burst of H.E. and gas on the temporary wagon lines of this battery. Personnel and horses were evacuated. It became necessary to return for the gun limbers. Driver DAVIS with his horses went back for his limber and one of his horses was killed. He procured a fresh horse and returned for the limber. On moving off the swingle bar hook broke. Driver DAVIS went away, fixed the swingle bar with wire and again went back for the limber and eventually succeeded in getting it out. This man has always been noted for his bravery and determination and his conduct on this occasion through heaviest fire and in gas was beyond praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |