Private
John Davis
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of Michael and Janet Davis. Born at Sandymount, Otago, Peninsula.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Public Contributions:
John was one of 12 children born at Sandymount on the Otago Peninsular. This photo was taken in 1897 so John would have been 12 years old.Add a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Very gallant young man who was my great Uncle. His sister Janet Cowan Matthews nee Davis was my great grandmother. I would like to say a huge "thank you" to Paula Davis who shared these photos - wond... Read More
Casualty
Service Number:
8/561
Name:
John Davis Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Enlistment Address:
Sandymount, New Zealand
Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Otago Regiment, 1 Battalion
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action at Messines
Date of Death:
07 June 1917
Day of Death:
Thursday
Age at Death:
32
Conflict:
WW1
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
II. L. 12.
Cemetery Location:
Belgium