Regimental number | 3371 |
Place of birth | Nelson, New Zealand |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Hairdresser |
Address | Glebe, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Height | 5' 4.5" |
Weight | 112 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Bessie Davis, 57 Broadway, Glebe, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of too small chest measurement) |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 45th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt James Bernard Davis on NR |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 24 January 1917; disembarked devonport, England, 27 March 1917, and marched in to 12th Training Bn, Codford. Proceeded overseas to France, 19 June 1917; taken on strength, 48th Bn, in the field, 9 July 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Frankfurt', 1 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 20 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 15 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, DAVIS James Bernhardt |