| Regimental number | 1195 |
| Place of birth | Murilla, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.4 |
| Height | 5' 11.5" |
| Weight | 153 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Rhoda Buxton Davies, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Gympie, queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Corps Heavy Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Admitted to 10th Australian Field Ambulance, 22 March 1917; discharged, 23 March 1917; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 43 days. Wounded in action, 18 July 1917 (gun shot wound, left arm). Wounded in action (second occasion: gassed), 23 July 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orsova', 8 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 28 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DAWSON Lindsay |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
