Errol John DAVIS

Regimental number1339
Place of birthStewarton, Victoria
SchoolTaught by teachers at home.
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressStewarton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, W J Davis, Stewarton, Victoria
Enlistment date28 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on 2 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1461
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 17 April 1917

Other details from Roll of Honour Circular"He was the 3rd of 4 sons. All of whom enlisted and saw active service abroad. 2nd eldest brother left Australia on 21st December, 1914. His youngest brother lost a leg." Details from Mother.
FateKilled in Action 13 October 1917
Place of death or woundingYpres, Belgium
Age at death21.2
Medals

Military Medal

'During operations near NOREUIL on 11th April, 1917. he guided 13 G.S. limbered wagons of ammunition to within 1000 yards of front line and when he came under heavy fire broke the convoy into artillery formation and on reaching the ammunition dump handed over to the Officer in Charge. The wagons came back safely.'

Family/military connectionsBrother: (Eldest) was awarded the MM. Also rose to Rank of Sergeant.