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We remember Albert Dawson
We remember Albert Dawson
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1879
sibling
Frederick Dawson
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25th June 1879
1900
marriage
Lizzie Crick
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6th January 1900
1901
children
Frederick A Dawson
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1901
1903
children
Gladys May Dawson
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1903
1905
children
Florence Mabel Dawson
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1905
1908
children
Hubert Frank Dawson
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1908
1911
children
Marjorie E Dawson
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1911
1916
enlistment
Luton
United Kingdom
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June 1916
service
British Army
Private
GS/61108
Royal Fusiliers
Source:1145328
1917
death
Killed in Action
The only soldier of his battalion to die that day
Near Arras
France
Source:1145328
28th May 1917
burial
France
Bay 3
Source:1145328
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Dawson |
| Source | 1145328 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | GS/61108 | Royal Fusiliers | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick A Dawson | son | 1901 | |
| Gladys May Dawson | daughter | 1903 | |
| Florence Mabel Dawson | daughter | 1905 | |
| Hubert Frank Dawson | son | 1908 | |
| Marjorie E Dawson | daughter | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Dawson | mother | ||
| George Dawson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Dawson | brother | 25th June 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Crick | wife | 6th January 1900 |
Media
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CWGC certificate for Private Albert DawsonHeadstone to be found at Arras Memoria
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Wyrall:The 17th Battalion Royal Fusiliers 1914-19On page 130 of his book, Wyrall states that, during heavy bombardment from the enemy, only one man (my great uncle?) was killed on 28th May 1917Contributed by:
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Albert Dawson Royal Fusiliers Killed 28/5/1917Image from Luton News & Beds Advertiser 14th June 1917 "Local men killed wounded & missing
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Albert Dawson & Family on 1911 censusCensus return shows Albert living with his wife Lizzie and children Frederick, Gladys, Florence & Hubert. A fifth child, Marjorie was born later in the yearContributed by:
Jean35987
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC certificate for Private Albert Dawson | Jean35987 | |
| Wyrall:The 17th Battalion Royal Fusiliers 1914-19 | Jean35987 | |
| Albert Dawson Royal Fusiliers Killed 28/5/1917 | Jean35987 | |
| Albert Dawson & Family on 1911 census | Jean35987 |
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