He was born in Aberaeron, Wales, the son of William Davies, and came to Canada in 1919. He was educated in Wales, in Michigan and in London, Ontario. in 1918, he joined the United States Army and served for ten months during World War I. In 1921, he married Inez Carter. Davies served in the chaplain corps of the RCAF during World War II rising to the rank of Wing Commander and deputy of chaplain services for the RCAF.[1][2]
After leaving the legislature, Davies returned to his role as rector of St. George's Anglican Church in Walkerville. He retired in 1964 and was named pastor emeritus. He died in Walkerville at the age of 73.[1]
References
^ ab"Archdeacon M.C. Davies, 73, former Speaker of the Legislature". Toronto Star. December 30, 1970. p. 22.
^PG Normandin (1955). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1952.