Document - Speech, Anzac Day speech by Legatee Bert Davis, 2005

Historical information

A copy of a speech given by Legatee Bert Davis at Glenburn Hall on Anzac Day 2005. It tells the story of his grandfather Lieutenant William Edwin Davis who served in the Boer War and then was killed on Gallipoli. Also William's son, who also enlisted in the first World War in France and married a Welsh nurse and returned to Australia and were Bert's parents. There was also a story of William's widow Mrs Maud Davis who was involved with the War Widows Guild and was one to the ladies approached by the founding Legatees when they wanted to established Boys Classes in the 1920s.
Donated by Legatee Bert Davis' daughters.

Significance

An excellent record of important people in Legacy's history.

Physical description

White A4 printed copy of a speech given by Legatee Bert Davis on Anzac Day 2005.

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