LEST WE FORGET
Leading Aircraftman Douglas Griffith DAVIES
Service No: 159180
Born: Manangatang VIC, 26 November 1926
Enlisted in the RAAF: 26 January 1945
Discharged from the RAAF: 5 December 1946
Unit at Discharge: RAAF Station Laverton Transit, Departure and Reception Section
Died: 14 September 1947, Aged 20 Years
Buried: Cheltenham New General Cemetery VIC
CWGC Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Davies, of Balaclava
Having died outside the specified period (3 September 1939 to 30 June 1947), Leading Aircraftman Davies does not meet an eligibility criterion for inclusion on the Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour for World War II. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission recognises that his death is the result of his Service.
References:
Commonwealth War Graves Commission On-Line Records
Department of Veterans’ Affairs On-Line WWII Nominal Roll
National Archives of Australia On-Line Record A9310, 159180