Frederick Davies
Recipient of the George Cross
About Frederick Davies
Lived 1913 – 1945 (aged 32). Frederick Davies was a British and English.
Fireman Frederick Davies GC (17 February 1913 – 23 August 1945) of the British National Fire Service was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth) award for bravery out of combat. He died attempting to rescue two girls from a fire in Harlesden.
The citation was published in a supplement to the London Gazette of 1 February 1946 (dated 5 February 1946), and read:
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frederick Davies?
recipient of the George Cross
When was Frederick Davies born?
Frederick Davies was born on 17 February 1913 in Shepherd's Bush.
When did Frederick Davies die?
Frederick Davies died on 23 August 1945 in Harlesden.
What nationality was Frederick Davies?
Frederick Davies was British and English.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frederick Davies (GC)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frederick Davies. https://biography.guide/frederick-davies/
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