He passed out of Sandhurst and joined the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) in 1909.

During the Boer War the Scottish Rifles built a number of small forts overlooking the town and the farms beyond the hills.

In October the following year he was promoted to captain in the Scottish Rifles.

At the age of 14-years-old he was a band boy for the Cameronian Scottish Rifles.

He subsequently received a commission in the 10th Scottish Rifles and saw active service in France.

He was then posted to the 9th battalion the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

Young Murray of the Scottish Rifles, dripping from five wounds, still staggered about among his men.

Davies was promoted to Lieutenant in the Scottish Rifles effective 1 July 1917.

In 1942, they were replaced by the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) wore a plain rifle green glengarry up until their disbandment in 1968.