| Surname: | Davidson |
| Initials: | G R |
| Rank: | Company Sergeant Major |
| Army Number: | 667 |
| Notes: | MFP. 20/1/96 enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders, born Udney, Aberdeen, age 18.2 years, occupation Farm Servant. Served Home 20/1/95 to 27/12/97, India 28/12/97 to 23/9/99, South Africa 24/9/99 to 11/11/02, Home 12/11/02 to 23/10/1918. 1/12/01 transferred to MFP. 6/1/09 promoted Cpl., 19/5/12 promoted Sgt., 14/10/16 promoted C/Sgt, 24/6/18 promoted WOII. 23/10/18 to discharge no longer physically fit for war service. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 412 of 1914. 22/4/09 he married Jane Sutter at All Saints, Knightsbridge, London who died 22/6/1913. 4/16 serving in Edinburgh under APM, 3 Clyde Street Edinburgh. Info from pension card: George Davidson. 23/10/18 discharged, single, Quilquix, Ellon, Aberdeenshire and c/o Watts, 12 Wallfield Place. Aberdeen. 30/10/18 awarded pension, no details. Pre War Service Gordon Highlanders, No. 5570/ Extract from the Aberdeen Press & Journal, 5/12/1902. A Gallant Gordon From Undy. L/Cpl George Davidson, of the Military Foot Police, who returned to Pitmedden, Undy, from South Africa on Tuesday night is the second son of George Davidson, of Pitmedden and a native of Undy. He joined the 2 Gordon Highlanders in 1895. Being sent to India in 1897, passed through the Tirah campaign. There after he went to South Africa at the beginning of the war, with the 2 Gordon Highlanders and too part in the Battle of Elandslaagte, endured all the hardships and perils of the siege of Ladysmith and took part in General Bullers march through the Lydenberg mountains. Numerous as were his engagements, he passed through them unscathed. On the departure of the 2 battalion for India he joined the Military Foot Police. Cpl Davidson holds the Indian Frontier Medal with 2 clasps and the Queen's medal with four clasps for South Africa. He will also receive the King's medal for South Africa. His many friends in Undy have given the Cpl a most hearty welcome in his old home. Extract from the Aberdeen Press and Journal 5 December 1901. A GALLANT GORDON FROM UDNY. Lancer Corporal George Davidson of the Military Foot Police, who returned to Pitmedden, Undy, from South Africa on tuesday night is the second son of Mr George Davidson, Pitmedden and a native of Undy. He joined the Gordon Highlanders in 1895 and went to India in 1897, he passed through the Tirah campaign. thereafter he went to South Africa at the beginning of the war with the 2 Gordon Highlanders Extract from the Aberdeen Press & Journal, 16/9/1921. RSM Davidson, Gordons. RSM G Davidson late of the Military Foot Police and Gordon Highlanders, who died recently was a native of Pitmedden, Undy and not Savoch as previously reported. Has the same No. as L/Cpl J T Hammerton, MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: SWB LIST MPC/117 Jan. 14, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B84757. Enlisted 21/1/1896, Discharged 23/10/1918. W.O Letter. 60/B.Medal Branch A. G. 10 (392xvi) dated 19/12/1919. Served Home. Age 40/11years. |
| Decoration: | Commendation (London Gazette: Page: None) |
| Citation: | The names of the above mentioned have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War, for services rendered in connection with the war and, where applicable, an entry will be made in Records of Service such as AFB 199 and AB 82 accordingly. |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/203 Page: 358 July 15, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Belfast, Elandslagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek. Awarded as 5570 Davidson G 2 Gordon Highlanders. |
| Decoration: | Indian General Service Medal 1895-1902 (London Gazette: WO 100/203 Page: 137 Aug. 5, 1898) |
| Citation: | Clasp:Punjab Frontier 1897-98. Awarded as No. 5570 Pte G Davison, 1 Gordon Highlanders. |