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John Murrison DAVIDSON

ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationVict Ins Customs Dept
Address33 Browning Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, John Davidson, 33 Browning Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Enlistment date20 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit nameAustralian Remount Unit 1, Squadron 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number28/2/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A67 Orsova on 12 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Remount Unit
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 3 May 1918

Military Cross


'Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918.'
Recommendation date: 13 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 1 July 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a heavy gas bombardment this officer directed the removal of the horses to a fresh locality, and treated those effected. Thanks to his organization and care the casualties were kept to a minimum.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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