113 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca DAVIDSON, John WWI John was born at Churchbridge, Saskatchewan in 1892, the son of Gunnlaugur and Margaret Davidson. John enlisted on April 17, 1917 in the 223rd Battalion in Winnipeg. He participated in battles at Passchendaele, Amiens, Arras, Cambrai, Valenciennes and Mons, returning to Canada in August 1919. He married Helga Oliver on April 23, 1924. They had four children: Frederick, Margaret Murphy, Thora Ball and John. John farmed immediately southwest of the town of Baldur until his death on February 23, 1956. DAVIDSON, John James “Jack” WWII Jack was born on April 9, 1900 at Stepney, London, England, and came to Canada in July 1906. He went to Hodgson with his parents in 1924. He lived there until 1928 when he came back to Winnipeg and lived with his brother, George, in St. James. He joined the Canadian Postal Unit, 4th Platoon, 1st Coy, 103rd C.A.(B).T.C. then went overseas and served in England. When he was discharged, he rejoined the Canadian Postal Service and worked there until he retired. Later, he became blind and resided in the Institute for the Blind. He died on July 16, 1975, and is buried in St. James Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba. DAVIDSON, William Edward “Bill” WWII Bill was born on August 30, 1908 in Weston, Winnipeg. In 1924, when he was 16 years of age, he moved to Hodgson with his parents. He lived there until 1940 when he left the farm and went to live in Vancouver, British Columbia. He joined the Canadian Army, XI District Depot on September 23, 1941. He served only in Canada and was discharged on April 3, 1946. Bill received the Volunteer Service Medal. He continued to live in Vancouver until his death on February 20, 1979. He is buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia.
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