DAVIS, Sydney William
| Service Number: | N100515 |
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| Enlisted: | 18 November 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | Not yet discovered |
| Born: | Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia, 18 March 1902 |
| Home Town: | Narrandera, Narrandera, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Memorials: |
World War 2 Service
| 18 Nov 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, N100515 | |
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| 18 Nov 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, N100515 |
Lied about his age 3 times to serve his country!
Sydney William Davis enlisted in the military 3 time, each time with a different year of birth.
World War 1, 1917 - 18 March 1896. Sydney William Davis was 15 years old NOT 21 years old as stated in enlistment documents (He was discharged after 1 month when his true age was discovered!)
1920 - 18 March 1899. Sydney William Davis was 18 years old NOT 21 years old as stated in enlistment documents (He was discharged after 4 months when his true age was discovered!)
World War 2, 1940 - 18 March 1903. Sydney William Davis said he was 1 year younger than he actually was.
Actual date of birth 18 March 1902 Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia.
Submitted 28 July 2022 by Jane Forbes
Biography contributed by Jane Forbes
Lied about his age 3 times to serve his country!
Sydney William Davis enlisted in the military 3 times, each time with a different year of birth.
1. World War 1, 1917 - Stated date of birth as 8 March 1896. Sydney William Davis was 15 years old NOT 21 years old as stated in enlistment documents (He was discharged after 1 month when his true age was discovered!)
2. Post WWI 1920 - Stated date of birth as 18 March 1899. Sydney William Davis was 18 years old NOT 21 years old as stated in enlistment documents (He was discharged after 4 months when his true age was discovered!)
3. World War 2, 1940 - Stated date of birth as 18 March 1903. Sydney William Davis said he was 1 year younger than he actually was.
Actual date of birth 18 March 1902 Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia.