Joseph Davis
Object numberM2009/033:003
TitleJoseph Davis
DescriptionCopy of B/W photo of Joseph Davis (service number NX17457) in his Australian Army uniform. Joe was a gunner in the 18 ANTI TANK BTY RAA unit and was killed in action on 30 April 1942 during an Japanese air attack on Horn Island, QLD.
Gunner J. Davis (Davidovitz), AIF who was killed in action on April 30, in north Australia. He had recently celebrated his 28th birthday. He was the youngest son of Mr. B. Davidovitz and Mrs. E. Davidovitz of 32 Blaxland Road, Bellevue Hill.
Gunner Davis was among the first to enlist and had been on active service for over two years. Much sympathy is expressed for his parents to whom he had been an ideal son and to his brothers and sisters who will cherish the memory of a wonderful brother. Previous to enlistment he was a gunner in the Militia in which he took a keen interest. He resigned from a responsible position with the Kreisler Radio Company to enlist.
Gunner J. Davis (Davidovitz), AIF who was killed in action on April 30, in north Australia. He had recently celebrated his 28th birthday. He was the youngest son of Mr. B. Davidovitz and Mrs. E. Davidovitz of 32 Blaxland Road, Bellevue Hill.
Gunner Davis was among the first to enlist and had been on active service for over two years. Much sympathy is expressed for his parents to whom he had been an ideal son and to his brothers and sisters who will cherish the memory of a wonderful brother. Previous to enlistment he was a gunner in the Militia in which he took a keen interest. He resigned from a responsible position with the Kreisler Radio Company to enlist.
Production date circa 1935
Object namephotographs
Materialphotographic emulsion, paper, paper
Dimensions
- width: 102.00 mm
height: 147.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Richard Davis