Major General Sir John Humphrey Davidson KCMG, CB, DSO

Major General Sir John Humphrey "Tavish" Davidson KCMG, CB, DSO

(24 July 1876 – 11 December 1954)

Battles/wars

• Second Boer War
  • Battle of Talana Hill
  • Battle of Ladysmith

First World War

• First Battle of the Marne
• First Battle of the Aisne
• First Battle of Ypres
• Battle of Neuve Chapelle
• Battle of Loos
• Second Battle of Artois

Awards

• Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
• Companion of the Order of the Bath
• Distinguished Service Order
• Mentioned in Despatches
• Chevalier of the Legion of Honour (France)

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• First Name: John Humphrey
• Initials: J
• Surname: Davidson
• Nationality: British
• Rank: Major And Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Gallantry Awards:
• Distinguished Service Order
• Legion of Honour
• Croix d'Officer
  • Gazette Info:

• *Gazette Issue 29486. Legion of Honour, Croix d'Officer. The President of the French Republic has bestowed the decoration of the Legion of Honour, Croix d'Officer, with the approval of His Majesty the King, on this Officer, in recognition of his distinguished service during the campaign.
  
  • Gazette Date: 22/02/1916
    
  • Gazette Page: 2066
    

• Rank: Major
• Rank (2nd): Temporary Brigadier General

Gallantry Awards:

• Legion of Honour
• Croix de Commandeur
• Distinguished Service Order
• Gazette Info:
  • Gazette No. 29854. Legion of Honour, Croix de Commandeur. The President of the French Republic has conferred the decoration of the Legion of Honour on the Officer, in recognition of their distinguished service during the campaign.

• * Gazette Date: 08/12/1916
  
  • Gazette Page: 12039
    

• Rank: Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Gallantry Awards:
• Legion of Honour – Officer
  • Award Details: Award received from France during First World War.

• * Gazette Date: 24/02/1916
  
  • Gazette Page: 2066
    

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• Service: British Army
• Regiment: Royal Rifle Corps
• Regiment: King's Royal Rifle Corps
• Rank: Brevet Colonel
• Rank (2nd): T/Briggen
• Rank: Temporary Bombardier General

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Gallantry Awards:

• Legion of Honour – Commander
  • Award Details: Award received from France during First World War.

• * Gazette Date: 06/12/1916
  
  • Gazette Page: 12039
    

Gallantry Awards:

• Companion of the Order of the Bath
  • Award Details: New Year Honours List

• *Gazette Info: 2
  
  • Gazette Date: 01/01/1917
    

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• Rank: Temporary Bombardier General Gallantry Awards:
• Order of the Crown – Commander
  • Award Details: Award received from Belgium during First World War.

• * Gazette Date: 14/02/1917
  
  • Gazette Page: 1592
    

• Rank: Major General Gallantry Awards:
• Belgium Croix de Guerre 1st Class
  • Award Details: Award received from Belgium during First World War.

• *Gazette Date: 11/03/1918
  
  • Gazette Page: 3095
    

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• Rank: Major General Gallantry Awards:
  • Knight Commander of St Michael and St George

• * Gazette Info: 3
  
  • Gazette Date: 01/01/1919
    

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• Duty Location: France & Flanders
• Service: British Army
• Regiment: British Army
• Regiment: Royal Rifle Corps
• Service: BA
• Collection: Gazetted Awards and Mentions in Despatches

Sources and References

• http://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armyunits/britishinfantry/krr...
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Humphrey_Davidson