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We remember Maurice Davis
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Timeline
Timeline
1899
1916
location
58 Johnston Street Fitzroy
Australia
parents address
Source:8092150
May 1916
1916
employment
Labourer
Source:8092150
24th May 1916
1916
enlistment
Brunswick Victoria
Australia
Source:8092150
24th May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2551
4th A.I.F. Division
46th Infantry Battalion
Source:8092150
31st August 1916 - 16th November 1916
1916
dates
Age 18
Source:8983378
7th September 1916
1916
events
Over Staying of Leave
Military Discipline
Codford
United Kingdom
Soldier had to forfeit 34 days pay.
Source:8092150
7th November 1916 - 20th November 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2551
4th A.I.F. Division
46th Battalion
Source:8092150
16th November 1916 - 19th October 1918
1916
events
Court Martial for false pass
Military Discipline
Reading
United Kingdom
Soldier had to forfeit 52 days pay.
Source:8092150
20th December 1916 - 20th December 1916
1917
events
Court Martial
Military Discipline
Soldier was found guilty and sentenced to 6 month imprisonment with hard labour.
Source:8092150
16th February 1917 - 21st February 1917
1917
events
Admitted to Military Prison
Prison and Crime
Abancourt
France
Source:8092150
14th May 1917 - 12th October 1917
1917
events
Desertion - Absent without Leave
Military Discipline
Sentenced to 15 year imprisonment. Sentence reduced to 5 years on 31/1/1918.
Source:8092150
14th October 1917 - 17th January 1918
1918
events
Imprisoned for Desertion
Prison and Crime
Abancourt
France
Released and rest of sentence suspended.
Source:8092150
17th March 1918 - 19th October 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Burns on Left Leg.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8092150
12th November 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8983401
25th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8092150
30th September 1919
1943
location
68 King William Street Fitzroy
Australia
their own address
Source:8092150
22nd December 1943
hospitalisation
Blindness
Hospital/Institution
Source:8092150
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Maurice |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Davis |
| Source | 8092150 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Johnston Street Fitzroy | Australia | parents address | known May 1916 | |
| 68 King William Street Fitzroy | Australia | their own address | known 22nd December 1943 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2551 | 4th A.I.F. Division | 46th Infantry Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 2551 | 4th A.I.F. Division | 46th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Davis | father | ||
| Florence Davis | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-08 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 |
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