Davis, Francis Madresfield
Son of William Henry Davis, gentleman, of Twyford House, Shirehampton.
Davis was born on 21/07/1880, and attended the School from 1891 Jan-July. He served as a Captain in the Army, with the South African Infantry. He was awarded Mentioned in Despatches. Davis sadly lost his life on 20/09/1917, as a result of the War.
Davis was awarded Mentioned in Despatches on 28th December 1917. Gazette issue 30448, page 13576.
Davis is remembered on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium, on Addenda Panel 57.
Francis Madresfield Davis
Born: 21 July 1880
School dates: 1891 January - July
Rank: Captain
Regiment: South African Infantry
Died: 20 September 1917
Age: 37
Remembered: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
Reference: Addenda Panel 57
Awarded: Mentioned in Despatches
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