Ralph Rudolph Davidson born Rudolph Fantes

(Confirmed)

Born: 1 January, 1893

Died: 3 December, 1972

Biographical Summary:

Born Rudolph Fantes.

Awarded the Military Medal "for bravery in the field".

Recorded Names:

• Ralph Davidson
• Rudolph Fantes

Service Number: 1903

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private
• Held rank of Corporal

Birth Records:

• 1 January, 1893 in Redfern, NSW, Australia

Death Records:

• 3 December, 1972 in Concord

Address:

• Gibraltar Julian Street Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• mother - Mary Ann Heasman
• wife - Theresa Gorman
• father - Augustus Fantes also known as Davidson

Organisations:

• Member of - 45th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Davidson Ralph SERN 1903 POB Redfern NSW POE Bathurst NSW NOK F Davidson Augustus NAA file (Webpage)
• AUSTRALIANS HONOURED (Newspaper Article)
• WITH VICTORY LAURELS RETURNED SOLDIERS WELCOMED FROM BATTLEFIELDS TO PEACE AND SUNSHINE (Newspaper Article)
• Awarded Military Medal London Gazette Supplement 14 August 1917 p 8426 (Website)

Commemorations:

• DAVIDSON R. on the South Face of the
• Davidson on the Mosman Public School Roll of Honour