Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Davis, Eric James Victor

Born 24^th May 1895 Hobart Tasmania to James Michael and Louisa Davis (nee Scott) a blacksmith who embarked Hobart 20^th October 1914 on board “HMAT Geelong” with the 12^th Infantry Battalion.

He was killed in action 2^nd May 1915 on the Gallipoli Peninsula and is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey.

His brother Richard Roy Davis (No 1645) was also killed in action on the Gallipoli Peninsula one week later 9^th May 1915 and is also commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey.

He’s laid away on the hillside along with the brave and the bold” may be in sadness said of Ranelagh’s first, and perhaps youngest, contribution to Australasian roll of honour, Private Eric Davis, second son of Mr and Mrs J M Davis. From what is gleaned from letters from some of his Huon comrades, this young hero formed part of a covering party detailed to engage the enemy whilst the work of disembarkation proceeded. The duties devolving upon each man were carried out in a manner that has commanded the admiration of the civilized world and added a worthy page to the history of famous military achievements. A brief summary of this brave lads life shows that he possessed those qualities which contribute towards the making of a perfect soldier and it came not as a surprise to hear that he had reached the position of corporal in the militia which position, of course, he was asked to relinquish when he offered his services to his country. In consequence of being the possessor of a genial disposition Eric commanded the respect of all with whom he came into contact. Nor was his behaviour in home life other than that in which strict obedience to his parents and kindly consideration for the younger members of the family were conspicuous Is there need to wonder that he was found to be fighting foremost and it is such as he we owe an inexpressible measure of gratitude for striving to preserve the Empire from the arrogant heel of oppression. As I write word comes to the effect that Private Roy Davis, elder brother of our departed friend is reported as missing. Owing, however, to an absence of detail I can only assume he may be in captivity or has become temporarily detached from the main body. I trust that all will be well with him and the receipt of tidings that he lives will prove consoling in these hours of sadness mingled with pride and admiration.

The Weekly Courier 24^th June 1914

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