| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 1DRL/0235 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm. |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Davidson, William |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 1915 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM93 12/11/642 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Davidson, William (Major, b.1866 - d.1915)
Description
Collection relating to service of Major William Davidson, 1 Battalion, Egypt, Gallipoli, 1915. Collection includes copies of letters written by Davidson home to his wife and family in Australia. Copies made in 1928 by Australian War Memorial. Location of originals unknown.
History / Summary
Biographical note: Died 19 August 1915 of wounds received at Lone Pine. Officer of Australian Permanent Forces, Oatley, NSW. Born Nairn, Scotland 24 April 1866; educated Nairn High School; served eight years Seaforth Highlanders in India, taking part in the Black Mountain expedition 1888; came to Australia in 1890, and joined the Australian Permanent Forces; appointed Lieutenant and Adjutant, 1 Battalion AIF, 28 August 1914; promoted Captain, 10 October 1914; landed ANZAC, 25 April 1915 (and was wounded); Major, 26 April 1915; 16 August 1915, mortally wounded.