Major General Gronow Davis

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Major General Gronow Davis

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Birthplace: Clifton, City of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Death: October 18, 1891 (63)
Clifton, City of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Place of Burial: Bristol, UK
Immediate Family:

Son of John Davis and Mary Morgan Davis
Husband of Anna Wilhelmina Mary Davis
Father of Lieutenant Colonel Gronow John Davis

Managed by: Norma Jane Risi
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About Major General Gronow Davis

Gronow Davis joined the Royal Artillery and served in the Crimean War. He served at the Siege and Fall of Sebastopol. In 1855 he saved the life of Lieutenant Sanders during the attack on the Redan and under fire he continued to convey other wounded soldiers to safety.

He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his brave actions. He also received the Brevet of Major and the 5th Order of the Medjidie for his actions in the Crimea.

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Major General Gronow Davis's Timeline

1828
May 16, 1828
Clifton, City of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
1869
1869
Plymouth, Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
1891
October 18, 1891
Age 63
Clifton, City of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol, UK