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Lyndhurst Sydney DAVIS

Regimental number26
Place of birthHobart, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngineer
Address70 High Street, Malvern, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 9.5"
Weight161 lbs
Next of kinCaptain James Davis, 5 St George's Terrace, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Place of enlistmentHobart, Tasmania
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on 19 October 1914
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30704 (25 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918).

Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Discharge date28 February 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Aeneas', 22 November 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 28 February 1920.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSurname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as DAVIES.

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