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Andrew Rhind DAVIDSON

Regimental number169A
Place of birthPortsoy Scotland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTailor
Address89 Addis Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinWife, Mrs L S Davidson, 89 Addis Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name3rd Field Ambulance, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/46/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 November 1914
Regimental number from Nominal Roll169
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Quartermaster Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Divisional Headquarters
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


Recommendation date: 23 August 1915

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 25 June 1916

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 9 September 1916

FateReturned to Australia 3 December 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He, with another man, made a thorough search, under heavy fire, for fifteen men who were missing, displaying great courage and devotion to duty. He set a fine example throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Military Medal

'Conspicuous bravery and consistent good work at the landing at ANZAC and since that date to present time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.

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