World War I British Victoria Cross Recipient. During World War I, he served as a Corporal in the 10th Battalion Royal South Australian Imperial Force. On June 28, 1918, at Merris France, he and his unit were pinned down by a German machinegun that was causing heavy casualties. Corporal Davey moved forward under fierce point blank fire and attacked the gun with hand grenades, putting half the crew out of action. Having used all available grenades, he fetched another supply and attacked the gun again even though the crew had been reinforced. He killed all eight of the crew and captured the gun, which he then used to repel a counter attack, during which he was severely wounded. For extreme bravery and initiative ability, he was awarded the Victoria Cross in August 1918.
World War I British Victoria Cross Recipient. During World War I, he served as a Corporal in the 10th Battalion Royal South Australian Imperial Force. On June 28, 1918, at Merris France, he and his unit were pinned down by a German machinegun that was causing heavy casualties. Corporal Davey moved forward under fierce point blank fire and attacked the gun with hand grenades, putting half the crew out of action. Having used all available grenades, he fetched another supply and attacked the gun again even though the crew had been reinforced. He killed all eight of the crew and captured the gun, which he then used to repel a counter attack, during which he was severely wounded. For extreme bravery and initiative ability, he was awarded the Victoria Cross in August 1918.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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