| Regimental number | 2353 |
| Place of birth | Raglan New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | The Avenue, Granville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs F L Davison, The Avenue, Granville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be Lester George Davison on NR |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of 11th September, 1918, Sergeant DAVISON was in charge of a sub-section (two guns) attached 4th Australian Infantry Batttalion for attack. An enemy counter attack from the flank compelled the Infantry to withdraw. With great coolness Sergeant DAVISON got his guns into action covering the withdrawal and only withdrew to the outpost line 4 hours later. During the attack the officer in charge of the Section, Lieutenant IFOULD, was wounded and Sergeant DAVISON assumed command of the section and though suffering from the effects of gas remained on duty until relieved. He was then evacuated. This act of conspicuous courage was not brought to notice previously for inclusion in previous lists owing to the fact that the officer in charge of his section was evacuated wounded. In every engagement he has been in, this N.C.O. has acquitted himself with courage, coolness and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
