| Regimental number | 2474 |
| Place of birth | New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 2.5" |
| Weight | 129 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs R Kelly, 13 Ultimo Road, Pyrmont, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Place of burial | Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, England |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Admitted to Anzac Base, Mudros, 4 December 1915; joined unit, Gallipoli, 5 December 1915; disembarked Alexandria, Egypt, 4 January 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 27 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 3 April 1916. Wounded in action, France, 23 July 1916; admitted to No 2 Canadian Stationary Hospital, 25 July 1916 (gun shot wound, left hand); embarked for England, 27 July 1916; admitted to 3rd Western General Hospiral, Cardiff, 29 July 1916. Admitted to Woodcote Park, Epsom, England, 11 September 1916 (gun shot wound, finger); discharged on furlough, 28 September 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 17 December 1916; marched into 1st Australian Division Base Depot, Etaples, 18 December 1916; proceeded to join unit, 23 December 1916; rejoined unit, 1 January 1917. Wounded in action (second occasion), France, 25 February 1917; admitted to 1st Australian Field Ambulance, 25 February 1917 (gun shot wound, back); transferred to Casualty Clearing Station, 25 February 1917; to 3rd Canadian General Hospital, Boulogne, 1 March 1917; embarked for England, 8 March 1917; admitted to Epilepsy and Paralysis Hospital, Maida Vale, London, 8 March 1917 (gun shot wound, back and chest). Died of wounds, Epilepsy and Paralysis Hospital, Maida Vale, London,12 March 1917 (gun shot wound, back and chest). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | True name: Robert Reid DAVIES |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Plot 11, row F, grave 18, Australian Military Burial Ground, Brookwood Cemetery, England |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DAY Robert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
