BX October 14, 1914
Every Man at the Front – Splendid Record of J.H. Davis Family of This City
A proud record is that of the family of Joseph Henry Davis, of this city, every male member of which, four in all, is either at the front, or on the way there through the Canadian training camps.
The first member to enlist was Pte. H.B. Davis, who went from this city with the First Contingent from the Dufferin Rifles, and who became a member of the 4th (Mad Fourth) Battalion, C.E.F. He went into the actual firing line in France in February, and was wounded on May 27, at Festubert, where the gas was used by the Huns. He is now in the Convalescent Hospital, Monkshorten, Kent England.
Sergeant A. Davis, another son, also answered the call when it was first made, becoming, as did his brother, a member of the Mad Fourth. He was at the time Col. Sergeant of G. Company, Dufferin Rifles. He has been on the firing line since February, and has been very fortunate.
With the Second Canadian Division went Corp. J. Drake, he becoming a member of the 19th Battalion, which crossed over to the battle front on Saturday last. He is a son-in-law of Mr. J.H. Davis.
The last male member of the family, Private J.H. Davis, the father, enlisted recently and left this week for Niagara to which he was transferred from the squad of recruits now stationed here. The 58th is commanded by a Brantford man, Lieut.-Col. Genet, and has many Brantford men in it, hence Private Davis’ desire to be transferred.
Davis, Albert Henry (11304)
Davis, Harry Bullard (11342)
Davis, Joseph Henry (451123)
Drake, John (55604)
BX October 9, 1918
Are Happy Men – Five Returned Men Got Home Today – Others are Expected Soon
Five Brantford men arrived this morning from overseas, and although Secretary MacDonald of the Soldiers’ Aid Commission had not been notified of the time of their arrival, he was present at the depot when the men came in and was able to look after their conveyance home. The arrivals were as follows: Pte. Ireland, 305 Dalhousie Street; H. Pendrey, 21 Princess Street; J. Davis, 80 Spring Street; Pte. O’Mara, West Street, and Pte. Mallord, 41 Walnut Street.
Secretary MacDonald received word this morning of the arrival of the following men in Canada, who should be home soon: N.S.L. Walker, 137 Erie Avenue; H.P. Parry, 7 Park Avenue; B. Lambert, 67 Rawdon Street; Pte. Cherry, 16 Carlisle Street; Sergeant E.J. Smith, 69 Superior Street; Diver A. Farrow, 14 Bridge Street; R.H. Plant, Eagle Avenue; G.S. Moffat, 27 Duke Street.
BX June 27, 1933
Joseph Henry Davis
The death occurred yesterday at his home, 80 Spring Street, of Joseph Henry Davis, in his 69th year. He was born in England and came to Canada 23 years ago. Left to mourn his loss are his widow; two sons, Albert and Harry both of Brantford; three daughters, Mrs. J. Drake and Mrs. G.H. Noakes of Brantford, and Mrs. S. Price of Mount Pleasant; also nine grandchildren, all of Brantford. During the war the deceased enlisted with the 58th Battalion and after arrival in England was transferred to the military police, serving for three and a half years. The deceased and his two sons both gained distinguished war records. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon with a private service at the home, public service at the Salvation Army Citadel, and interment in the Soldiers’ Plot in Mount Hope cemetery.
BX June 30, 1933
Joseph Henry Davis
The funeral of Joseph Albert Davis was held on Thursday afternoon from his late residence, 80 Spring Street, with a private service at the home, a public service at the Salvation Army Citadel and interment in the Soldiers’ Plot in Mount Hope cemetery. A very large number of relatives and friends attended to pay their last respects. The services were in charge of Adjutant Bird and Adjutant Hart and during the service at the Citadel, Mrs. William Russell sang an appropriate solo. The pallbearers were H. Butcher, A. Drake, H. King, E. Clark, E. Court and W. Cogger.
