Background
DAVIDSON, John was born on August 28, 1845. Youngest son of late Alexander Davidson, Doctor of Medicine, Deputy Inspector-General, B.M.S.
DAVIDSON, John was born on August 28, 1845. Youngest son of late Alexander Davidson, Doctor of Medicine, Deputy Inspector-General, B.M.S.
Studied at Winchester College. 21st R.N.B. Fusiliers, 1803. 3rd Punjab Cavalry, 1866.
Assistant-Adjutant-General, Punjab Frontier Force, 1875. Served Jowaki Afridi Expedition, 1877-1878. Deputy - Assistant - Quarter master-General Afghan Campaign, 1878-1879.
Waziri Expedition, 1880, as Assistant-Quartermaster-General.
Military Secretary, Punjab Government, 1885-1886. Colonel on Staff, Chitral, 1896-1898. Unemployed super, list, Indian Army.
Spouse 1877, Anna, daughter of Thomas Elliott, of Dolhaidd, Caermarthenshire.