Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, New Zealand (W.O.II (C.S.M.) R. S. Davidson, W.W.C. Rgt.) engraved naming, some contact marks, very fine £100-£140

John Tamplin Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, June 2009.

Ronald Stuart Davidson was born on 29 October 1908. A Clerk by occupation, he enlisted at Wanganui. With the 27th Machine Gun Battalion he embarked for overseas service in May 1940; served in the Middle East; and was at Sidi Azeiz during 26/27 November 1941.

Corporal Davidson is mentioned in the History of the 27th Battalion as being on the right flank and was later heavily shelled from Halfaya. He was later mentioned as having given excellent support during the attack against the Italians at Gazala. For his services he was awarded the 1939-45 Star; Africa Star with 8th Army clasp; Defence; War and New Zealand Service Medals. As Company Sergeant Major of the Wellington and West Coast Regiment, he was subsequently awarded the Efficiency Medal (New Zealand).

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