| Accession Number | P09072.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Digital print |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 5351 Private Gilbert Walter Davis, 10th Battalion, of Riverton, SA. A farmer ...
Description
Studio portrait of 5351 Private Gilbert Walter Davis, 10th Battalion, of Riverton, SA. A farmer prior to enlistment he embarked from Adelaide on board HMAT Aeneas (A60) on 11 April 1916. Davis was awarded the Military Medal (MM) for devotion to duty and personal courage in carrying out rescue work between the 19-22 September 1917. According to the recommendation "Pte Davis as stretcher bearer, did yeoman service in the clearing of the wounded. By his untiring effort and disregard of personal danger he made several trips through heavy shell fire with wounded. His cheerfulness and courage set a splendid example to all who saw him." Pte Davis was killed in action on 8 October 1917, aged 26. He has no known grave and his name is commemorated on the The Ypres (Menin Gate), Belgium. He was a footballer and a favourite in his town.