Harold Davies (civil engineer)

Harold Naunton Davies MBE[1] (born 17 November 1903 - died 12 July 2009)[2] was an Australian civil engineer.[3]

Davies was educated at Ashfield Boys High School and at The University of Sydney, where he was awarded Bachelor of Engineering degree.[4]

Davies was an assistant to John Bradfield in the design and construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.[2]

During World War II, Davies designed "build by numbers" airfield buildings and accommodation for soldiers. They could be constructed by the servicemen themselves, instead of specialists.[4]

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