Military service
Burial/memorial information
Served in Manitoba, Jamaica with Y Force, Hong Kong with C Force. He had 1,300 days of service, including 521 overseas.
To commemorate his sacrifice, the Manitoba government named John Davis Rapids, located on the Gowan River, in his honor in 1994.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, Defence Medal Hong Kong Bar.
Digital gallery of Private John James Davis
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Newspaper Clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Photo of John Davis
In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War 11 and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me. -
Photo of John James Davis
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Photo of John James Davis
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Honour Roll
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Private John James Davis
Digital gallery of
Private John James Davis
Digital gallery of
Private John James Davis
Digital gallery of
Private John James Davis
Digital gallery of
Private John James Davis
Digital gallery of
Private John James Davis
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 151 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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