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We remember Arthur Dawson
We remember Arthur Dawson
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Dawson |
| Source | 1145549 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Pendle Street, Blackburn, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1915 | |
| Larch Street, Nelson, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 31467 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Ernest James Dawson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | sister | 1891 | |
| Herbert | brother | 1899 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'7" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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