| Regimental number | 7988 |
| Place of birth | Richmond, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Creswick Street, East Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, D R Davies, Creswick Street, East Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 21st Battery Australian Field Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Battery 16 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Clarance Davies on NR |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'He has served with the battery in France continuously since March 1916, having served through the autumn and winter campaign on the Somme in 1916, Ploegsteert, Messines, Nieuport and Menin-road in 1917, and throughout the present offensives. He has always shown marked gallantry and tenacity under fire under most trying circumstances, and by his courage and energy has gained the confidence of all members of the battery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
