Ernest Davies

Captain Ernest Edgar Davies (18 March 1890 – 23 January 1962) was an Australian First World War flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.

Early life and background Davies was born in Kerang, Victoria, the son of John Herbert Davies. and was admitted as a solicitor of the state in June 1914.

World War I In November 1915 Davies enlisted into the 4th Light Horse Regiment at Seymour. He later transferred to the Australian Flying Corps and after flight training at RAAF Laverton, was commissioned as a lieutenant in May 1917. Davies sailed for England in June 1917, and was appointed a flying officer in the British Royal Flying Corps in December. He served with No. 2 Squadron AFC in France from early 1918.

List of aerial victories +Combat record

On 23 January 1962 fishing equipment was found on the banks of the Mitchell River at Bairnsdale. After a search the bodies of Davies and his secretary Mrs. Grace Stewart were discovered in the river. It was assumed that both drowned after one fell into the water and the other attempted a rescue.