Info

SurnameDavies
ForenameHugh Warburton
RankMajor
Army No
Battalion2/8th
CommissionedNot set
Date Of Wounds1918-03-21
WoundsWounded by shell fire at Ellis Redoubt and captured.
Died KilledNot set
Death Details
Enlisted DateNot set
Enlisted Location
Date Of BirthNot set
Birth Place
ResidenceElmley Castle near Pershore
DischargedNot set
Theatre Of WarFrance
Date Of Entry1916-05-25
Z Class
Surname Spellings
Other InfoMade a Captain in the 8th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment on the 5th September 1914. He was previously a 2nd Lieutenant with the Assam Valley Light Horse. On the 19th January 1916 was made Adjutant of the 2/8th Battalion. In the 1920's he lived at Shelton House, Great Comberton, near Pershore, Worcestershire.

Assignments

2/8th Worcestershire Regiment - Captain
2/8th Worcestershire Regiment - Major

Service Awards

The British War Medal
The Allied Victory Medal

Gallantry Awards & Honors

MedalRankBattalionEngagementAwarded
Distinguished Service OrderCaptain2/8thSt. Quentin1920-01-30
Military CrossCapt(A/Major)2/8thCambrai 19171918-06-03
Mentioned in DespatchesCaptain2/8thFrance & Flanders1920-06-10

Foreign Decorations & Awards

MedalRankBattalionAwarded
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Royal Flying Corps

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Battalion Before
Entry Rank
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