DAVISON, John Cyril
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Known as:
Jack
Rank:
Corporal (later Lieutenant)
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Birkenhead Police Force
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Armoured Corps
East Lancashire Regiment
Service:
Army
Service Number:
14241659 and 326323
Honours & Awards:
Born:
Friday, July 27, 1917
Corporal John Davison, No 3 Commando, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations at Bova Marina, Italy, between 28 August and 5 September 1943. [1][1a].
- John Davison was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at 45 Woodsorrel Road, Birkenhead [2].
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Selected for officer training. Officer Cadet John Cyril Davison was commissioned to be 2nd Lt., with the East Lancashire Regiment on 28 July 1944 [3].
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The death of Lieut. John Cyril (Jack) Davison MM, of Birkenhead, Wirral, was announced in Commando Association newsletter 78 issued March 1984.
Sources
[1] London Gazette 36327, page 256.
[1a] Recommendations for Awards / National Archives file WO373/4/101.
[1b] War Diary 26/27 August 1943 Appdx.A / List of troops landing for op at Bova Marina.
[2] The 1939 Register covering Birkenhead.
[3] London Gazette 36731, page 4576.
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