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Georgie Cleveland John RUSSELL-DAVISON

Regimental number1126
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngine driver
AddressLaverton, Western Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation35
Next of kinWife, Kate Mariam Russell-Davison, Laverton, Western Australia
Enlistment date8 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on 30 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Division Artillery
FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1917
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He guided a party through heavy fire to a trench mortar position, and finally brought the mortar into action under almost continuous fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

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