44 Field Engineer Squadron of Trail, BC constructed a bridge over Cottonwood Creek at Nelson, BC and named it for Major Angus-Ward Davis. Maj Davis was the first Commanding Officer of Number 3 Tunnelling Company Canadian of the Expeditionary Force during the First World War. A noted mining engineer in civilian life, Major Davis joined the Canadian Engineers as a sapper in August 1914 and proceeded to France where he was later commissioned a Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers. In 1915 he returned to the Canadian Engineers to command Number 3 Tunnelling Company. Receiving a Distinguished Service Order and several Mentions in Despatches for his work during the war, Major Davis went on to be chief engineer at several mines in British Columbia after the war. The 90 foot Bailey Bridge is associated with the Trans Canada Trail and was officially opened and dedicated to Major Davis in September 2001 by his son and two daughters.
Nelson, British Columbia
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Davis Bridge
In honor of
Major A.W. Davis DSO
Commanding Officer No. 3 Tunneling Company
Canadian Engineers, CEF WWI
Constructed by his fellow Sappers
44th Field Engineer Squadron
May 2001
Location
Davis Bridge
80 Lakeside Drive
Nelson
British Columbia
Davis Bridge
80 Lakeside Drive
Nelson
British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.4915968
Long. -117.3065164
Lat. 49.4915968
Long. -117.3065164
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