Service Details
Name:
 DAVIDSON
Given Name:
 JOHN (JACK)
Initials:
 J
Trade:
 Miner
Rank:
 Civilian
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Regiment:
 Civilian
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Date of Death:
 1922-03-11
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Age:
 49
Cause of Death:
 Killed, gun shot wound to abdomen, while walking in the street, during Rand Revolt
Decorations:
 D C M, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
 DCM LG Sup 22 August 1918 "A brave soldier and good disciplinarian. On the 7th July 1915 at Tsumeb his personal example and courage steadied his men during the bombardment of the enemy until the Commandant reached him", MID LG 17 January 1902 "For gallantry in bringing wounded men out of action under close fire on 5th October 1901"
Additional
Information:
Son of Walter and Frances Davidson, of New Zealand. Husband of Elizabeth Davidson. Born New Zealand. Served with 7th New Zealand Regiment in Boer War and was Mentioned in Despatches. Served with Piet Retief Commando in WWI and was awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal. A gold miner. Commemorated on his parents tombstone in his hometown, Balclutha, New Zealand
Commemoration
Country:
 South Africa
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Locality:
 Gauteng
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Cemetery:
 JOHANNESBURG (BRAAMFONTEIN) CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 E.C. 23030. - No headstone

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