| Date of birth | |
| Other Names | DAVIES, William Laurence |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Address | St Peters, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Harriet Elizabeth Davies, 78 First Avenue, St Peters, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board A37 Barambah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: 27th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross For conspicuous gallantry in action in charge of bombing party at Malt Trench North of Warlencourt. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took charge of a company, and by his fine example enabled a successful attack to be launched. He continued to command throughout the day, and was largely responsible for the capture of 600 yards of the enemy's trench.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
