DAVIS, Alfred
| Service Number: | 590 |
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| Enlisted: | 21 August 1914, Morphettville, South Australia |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 10th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Worcester, England , 18 April 1882 |
| Home Town: | Peterborough (Formerly Petersburg), South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Military Telegraphist, Painter |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Gallipoli, Turkey, Gallipoli, Dardanelles, Turkey, 25 April 1915, aged 33 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" No Known Grave - he is listed on Panel # 32 with others from the 10th Battalion., Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey |
| Memorials: | Adelaide National War Memorial, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Lone Pine Memorial to the Missing |
World War 1 Service
| 21 Aug 1914: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 590, Morphettville, South Australia | |
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| 20 Oct 1914: |
Involvement
AIF WW1, Private, 590, 10th Infantry Battalion, Enlistment/Embarkation WW1, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '10' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Ascanius embarkation_ship_number: A11 public_note: '' |
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| 20 Oct 1914: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 590, 10th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ascanius, Adelaide | |
| 25 Apr 1915: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 590, 10th Infantry Battalion, ANZAC / Gallipoli |
My Great Uncle Alfred
Hi,
Alfred was the brother of my grandfather William Preston Davis. He was the oldest of 5 boys (one died young) born to Eliza Preston and John Davis.
Alfred was born in Worcestershire England in a small village called Claines. His father John Davis was baptised in Dormston, Wor, 17 DEC 1856. He died on William's 6th birthday, 13 April 1890, after suffering from pneumonia for 8 days after being hit by a carriage, they were living in Spellis Green, Worcestershire, England.
Alfred had a brother George who also served in the war. George was born in Tibberton and baptised 11 May 1886 he died 24 March 1972 in Ironbridge Salop, England. George was in India in 1913 and injured his arm. His battalion went to Gallipoli and landed April 25 and 26 1915, the same time that Alfred landed at Anzac Cove and was killed.
We don't have a photo of Alfred. We do have photos of George in India dressed in his uniform, and a 1913 photo book from Bareilly India.
Submitted 12 November 2016 by Janice Davis
Biography
Precious little is known about Private Alfred Davis, regimental number 590, 10th Battalion, D Company.
Born in England at Claines near Worcester circa April 1882 he was baptised on 18th April 1882.
Whilst in England he served as a Military Telegraphist for 13 years with the Oxford Light Infantry.
It is unknown when and for what reason he immigrated to Australia but it is suggested that he landed at Melbourne.
Alfred Davis enlisted on 21 August 1914 and was placed in C Company of the 10th Battalion. He stated his occupation was still as a Telegraphist (whilst he mother in England said it was a painter) and that he was living in Petersburg now Peterborough.
He embarked for overseas service with the 10th Battalion on the 20th of October 1914 on HMAT Ascanius (A11).
After arriving in Egypt the 10th Battalion underwent and restructuring process and Alfred Davis was transferred to D Company of the 10th Battalion.
On the first day of the Gallipoli landing, 25th April 1915, Private Alfred Davis was killed in Action. He is remembered on the Lone Pine Memorial to the Missing.
His brother, 10521 Private G Davis was serving with the 4th Worcester Regiment in Burma before World War One broke out. It is unknown if the served in World War One.
Lest We Forget
1914/15 Star: 4120
British War Medal: 5229
Victory Medal: 5227
Memorial Plaque and Scroll: 305804
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