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Arthur George DAVIS

Regimental number1122
Place of birthBombala, New South Wales
SchoolBombala Public School, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCordialmaker
AddressBombala, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 8.5"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinFather, A H Davis, Bombala, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date8 October 1914
Place of enlistmentRosehill, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 22 December 1914
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1178
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
Other details from Roll of Honour Circular'A boy who always took an active interest in sport. A noted footballer in the district.' (details from father)
FateKilled in Action 29 November 1915
Age at death from cemetery records25
Place of burialShell Green Cemetery Plot II, Row D, Grave No 7), Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
28
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

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

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