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SECTION XIII Page 125 Download original document at bottom of page DAVIS, W., Rifleman, 21st London Regt. (1st Surrey Rifles). Volunteering in April 1915, he was drafted to France later in that year, and was in action in several engagements in the Albert, Arras, and Ypres sectors. Reported missing at Vimy Ridge on May 23rd, 1916, he was later presumed to have been killed in action on that date, and was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "Steals on the ear the distant triumph song." 7, Woods Road, Peckham, S.E.15. DAVIS, W. G., Sergt., 5th Royal Fusiliers. He volunteered in August 1914, and in the following year sailed to the Dardanelles, where he was in action at Achi Baba, and at the Landing at Suvla Bay. He was invalided home from Gallipoli owing to wounds, but subsequently proceeded to Mesopotamia and served in various minor operations. He was afterwards drafted to India, and returning to England was demobilised in October 1919. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 39, Bevington Street, Bermondsey, S.E.16. DAVIS, W. J., Stoker, RN., H.M.S. "Majestic." Having enlisted in July 1914, he was posted to H.M.S. "Majestic," and was engaged in convoying Canadian troops and in shelling the Belgian Coast. During 1915 he took part in the Dardanelles Campaign until his vessel was sunk, and was then invalided home with shell-shock. After a period of hospital treatment and light duties, he was discharged in January 1918, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 61, Ordnance Road, Greenwich, S.E.10. DAVIS, W. J., Private, Royal Fusiliers. He volunteered in August 1915, and after service in England, was drafted to France in August 1917. He took part in many engagements, and died gloriously on the Field of Battle at Menin Road on October 26th, 1917, after nine weeks' service overseas. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "The path of duty was the way to glory." 57, Arica Road, Brockley, S.E.4. DAVIS, W. M. (M.M.), Rifleman, Rifle Brigade. He was already serving at the outbreak of war, and in December 1914, embarked for France, where he took part in heavy fighting, particularly on the Somme, at Vimy Ridge, Messines, Ypres, and Cambrai. He was awarded the Military Medal for distinguished bravery and devotion to duty at Menin Road in 1916, and in 19I8 was invalided home owing to gas poisoning. He was demobilised in July 1920, and holds in addition to the Military Medal, the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 42, Alvar Street, Church Street, Deptford, S.E.8. DAVISON, J. J., L/Corporal, R.E. He volunteered in November 1914, and was engaged at various stations on the East Coast on important duties with the 5th Queen's Own (Royal West Rent Regiment), and also with the Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment), until 1918, when he was transferred to the Royal Engineers, and sent to Egypt, where he served till the end of the war. He was demobilised in February 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 54, Merritt Road, Brockley, S.E.4 DAVISON, S., Private, Royal Sussex Regiment. He joined in 1917, and later in the same year was drafted to France, and was in action at Ypres, Cambrai, and La Bassee. He also served in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. After the Armistice he proceeded with the Army of Occupation to Germany, where he served until he was demobilised in September 1919. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 75D, Lower Park Road, Peckham, S.E.15. DAVY, E., Quarter-Master, R.N. A serving sailor at the outbreak of war he was engaged on important duties off Bombay, and later on convoy work and submarine patrol in the North Sea. When serving in H.M.S. "Juno" he assisted in the efforts to save life, when the S.S. "Lusitania" was torpedoed and sunk in May 1915. Subsequently he sailed to Russian waters, and after his return was demobilised in July 1919. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 24, Coltman Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. DAW, G. H., Gunner, R.F.A. He volunteered in June 1915, and in March of the following year was drafted to France, where he took part in the Battles of the Somme and Ypres. He also served in the Retreat and Advance of 1918, and was wounded. He was demobilised in July 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 264, Creek Road, Deptford, S.E.8. DAWES, A. H., Special War Worker. Ineligible for military service owing to age, he volunteered for work of National importance, and was employed at Woolwich Arsenal for three years during the war. Engaged in carrying Despatches to and from the War Office and the Admiralty, he also served in the medical room, and carried out his duties in a thoroughly efficient and satisfactory manner. 12, Bell Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. DAWES, E. L. (Miss), Special War Worker. Volunteering for work of National importance during the war, this lady was engaged at Messrs. Greenwood and Battley's, Abbey Wood, for upwards of five years. Employed in capping cartridges she did excellent work in connection with the out-put of munitions, and throughout the period of her service gave entire satisfaction. 12, Bell Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. DAWES, F. A. (Miss), Special War Worker. During the war this lady volunteered for work of National importance, and was engaged in the manufacture of munitions for upwards of two years. Employed by Messrs. Greenwood and Battley's, Abbey Wood, for some time, she later served at Woolwich Arsenal where she worked in the danger building loading cartridges with cordite. Carrying out her duties with zeal and efficiency she gave every satisfaction during the period of her service. 12, Bell Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. DAWES, H. W., Sergt., Loyal N. Lancashire Regt. He was serving in India at the outbreak of war, and later was sent to British East Africa, and attached to the Machine Gun Corps. He was wounded in action at Tana, and on recovery proceeded to German East Africa, where he was again wounded. He was invalided home in 1917, and was discharged, as medically unfit for further service, in February 1919, holding the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 45, Bracton Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. DAWSON, C. H., Pte., Q.O. (Royal West Kent Regt.) He joined in April 1917, and later in the same year proceeded to Palestine, where he took part in numerous important engagements. Later he was unfortunately killed in action on November 4th,1917, and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "A valiant Soldier, with undaunted heart he breasted life's last hill." 7, Bland Ave., King Arthur Street, Peckham, S.E.15. DAWSON, F. H., Petty Officer 1st Class, R.N. He joined in 1907, and served in H.M.S. "Lord Clyde," and at the outbreak of war was attached to the Dover Patrol. He took part in the Battle of Heligoland Bight, and the raid on Zeebrugge, and also served on patrol duties in the North Sea. He was demobilised in October 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 103, Naylor Road, Peckham, S.E.15. DAWSON, G. E., Pte., 4th Royal Fus. (M.G. Section). He enlisted in 1912, and at the outbreak of war was sent to the Western Front. He took part in the Battles of Mons and the Aisne, and was later invalided home suffering from frost-bite. In August 1915, he proceeded to the Dardanelles, and served in the landing at Suvla Bay, but later was again sent to hospital in England, and eventually was discharged as medically unfit for further service, in 1916. He holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 7, Bland Avenue, King Arthur St., Peckham, S.E.15. DAWSON, J. W.,L/Cp1.,22nd London Regt.(Queen's). He volunteered in April 1915, and in August of the following year was drafted to France, where he took part in the fighting on the Somme, and at Arras, and Souchez. In 1917 he was transferred to Salonika, and fought on the Vardar and Doiran fronts. Proceeding to Palestine, he served at Gaza, Jerusalem and Jericho, and was engaged in the final Offensive under General Allenby, and returning to England after the cessation of hostilities he was demobilised in July 1919, holding the General Service and Victory Medals. 5, Alpha Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. DAWSON, P., Corporal, R.A.O.C. He joined in May 1917, and after completing his training was engaged on important duties until April 1919, when he was sent to South Russia. He was stationed at Tiflis, and rendered excellent service until September 1919, when he returned home, and was demobilised, holding the General Service and Victory Medals. 31, Lucas Street, Deptford, S.E.8. DAWSON, R., Private, Royal Dublin Fusiliers. He volunteered in November 1914, and was drafted to France in May of the following year. Shortly after his arrival on the Western Front he was severely wounded and taken prisoner at the Battle of Ypres. Later he was repatriated owing to an exchange of prisoners in February 1916, and was discharged in May of the same year, as medically unfit for further service. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 2, Elmhurst Villas, Peckham Rye, S.E.15. DAWSON, R. S., Leading Aircraftsman, R.A.F. He joined in September 1916 and after his training was engaged on important duties with his unit. His work, which demanded a high degree of technical skill, was carried out with great efficiency, and he rendered valuable services. He was not successful, however, in obtaining his transfer over seas before the cessation of hostilities on account of being medically unfit for duty abroad. He was demobilised in June 1919. 16, Dundas Road, Peckham, S.E.15. View And Download Original Document |