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George Reuben DAVIES

Regimental number22795
Place of birthNewcastle New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMiner
Address9 Military Road, Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinWife, Mrs M Davies, 9 Military Road, Newcastle, New South Wales
Enlistment date13 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 7, Reinforcement 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Divisional Ammunition Column
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 30 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the night of 27th September 1917, near HOOGE, Driver Davies, by his coolness and help in unloading ammunition from the pack animals, greatly assisting in getting away the troop, which was under very heavy enemy shell fire on a narrow road.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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