| Regimental number | 455 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Boiler maker |
| Address | Fairlight Street, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alfred Davenport, Fairlight Street, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal) Work at St.Yves on 4-5 June 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At ST. YVES No. 458 Sergeant Charles Victor DAVENPORT, was a member of the Company engaged on the removal of Gas Cylinders from the front line on the 4th and 5th June, 1917. Throughout the whole of this arduous and dangerous operation Sergeant DAVENPORT displayed great resourcefulness. He carried Cylinders and set a fine example of determination and devotion to duty to the men in his platoon. During the whole operation he was under an exceptionally heavy shell fire and his actions are highly commended.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
