THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

DAVIS Rihimona

25833, Sergeant, 28 (Maori) Battalion

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

During the battle of Alamein, Egypt, in the attack on Deir el Munassib on the night of 3-4 September 1942, Sergeant Davis single-handed attacked and killed the crew of ten manning an 88 millimetre gun.  He then used the gun effectively against the enemy, putting two machine-gun posts out of action.  When the enemy counter-attacked with grenades and machine-gun fire and the Company was in a precarious position, Sergeant Davis used a captured machine-gun against them effectively.  His leadership and control were potent factors in the success of the attack and defeating the counter-attack and he showed courage and initiative throughout the action

AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1939-45 Star

Africa Star

War Medal 1939-45

NZ War Service Medal

NOTES

Born 13 March 1912, Torere, NZ

Died 28 October 1947, Karetu, NZ