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We remember Frederick Dawson
We remember Frederick Dawson
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1899
employment
Journeyman Carpenter
J Goddard
Norwich
United Kingdom
Source:1146982
1st January 1899 - 1st January 1958
1905
marriage
May Elizabeth Catchpole
Source:1146982
5th August 1905 - 8th May 1937
1905
location
116 Philadelphia Lane, St Clements, Norwich
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:1146982
5th August 1905 - 20th July 1907
1905
children
May Ellen Dawson
Source:1146982
20th December 1905
1907
children
Mildred Margaret Dawson
Source:1146982
21st July 1907
1907
location
28 Muriel Road, Norwich
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:1146982
21st July 1907 - 18th October 1909
1909
children
Frederick Charles Dawson
Source:1146982
19th October 1909
1909
location
77 Newmarket Street, Norwich
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:1146982
19th October 1909 - 1st January 1962
1912
children
Doris Edna Dawson
Source:1146982
28th October 1912
1914
children
Frank Dawson
Source:1146982
27th May 1914
1914
enlistment
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:1146982
25th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sapper
57280
Royal Engineers
106th Field Company
Source:1146982
25th November 1914 - 15th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Cproporal
57280
Royal Engineers
106th Field Company
Source:1146982
16th April 1915 - 27th September 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Sprained Foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:1146982
3rd July 1915 - 5th July 1915
1915
children
Phyllis Louvain Dawson
Source:1146982
2nd August 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1146982
27th September 1915 - 1st January 1919
1915
dates
Age 30
Source:1146982
25th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
57280
Royal Engineers
106th Field Company
Source:1146982
28th September 1916 - 27th May 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:1146982
23rd March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
57280
Royal Engineers
106th Field Company
Source:1146982
28th May 1918 - 29th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
57280
Royal Engineers
106th Field Company
Source:1146982
30th June 1918 - 16th May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:1146982
16th May 1919
1933
marriage
Gertrude Alice Richardson
Source:1146982
29th July 1933 - 3rd November 1944
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
57280
Royal Engineers
Source:1146982
service
British Army
Corporal
57280
Royal Engineers
Source:1146982
1962
death
Not War Related
1a. Congestive Cardiac Failure, 1b. Ischemic Heart Disease
Grove Hostel, Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:1146982
16th May 1962
burial
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:1146982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Dawson |
| Source | 1146982 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Philadelphia Lane, St Clements, Norwich | United Kingdom | their own address | 5th August 1905 - 20th July 1907 | |
| 28 Muriel Road, Norwich | United Kingdom | their own address | 21st July 1907 - 18th October 1909 | |
| 77 Newmarket Street, Norwich | United Kingdom | their own address | 19th October 1909 - 1st January 1962 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 57280 | Royal Engineers | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 57280 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 57280 | Royal Engineers | 106th Field Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | 57280 | Royal Engineers | 106th Field Company | Lance Cproporal | |
| British Army | 57280 | Royal Engineers | 106th Field Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | 57280 | Royal Engineers | 106th Field Company | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 57280 | Royal Engineers | 106th Field Company | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Ellen Dawson | daughter | 20th December 1905 | |
| Mildred Margaret Dawson | daughter | 21st July 1907 | |
| Frederick Charles Dawson | son | 19th October 1909 | |
| Doris Edna Dawson | daughter | 28th October 1912 | |
| Frank Dawson | son | 27th May 1914 | |
| Phyllis Louvain Dawson | daughter | 2nd August 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Dawson | mother | ||
| John Dawson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Elizabeth Catchpole | wife | 5th August 1905 | |
| Gertrude Alice Richardson | wife | 29th July 1933 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-25 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Frederick & May Elizabeth Dawson with familyThe photo was taken in October 1918 when Frederick was home on leave from the Western Front. Frederick was awarded the Military Medal ion the 21 October 1918
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Page from RE 106th Field Company fro March 1918Details the movements of the RE 106th Field Company for March 1918Contributed by:
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Page 1 of RE 106th Field Company ReportReport describes the action for which Sapper Frederick Dawson was awarded the Military MedalContributed by:
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Page 2 of RE 106th Field Company ReportThe report details how Sapper Frederick Dawson was awarded the Military Medal.Contributed by:
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Frederick Dawson Birth CertificateFrederick was born at 91 Lawson Road, New Catton, NorwichContributed by:
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Frederick Dawson Death CertificateFrederick died at the Grove Hostel, Catton Grove RoadContributed by:
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Frederick Dawson and May Elizabeth Catchpole Cert.This was Frederick's first marriage to May Elizabeth Catchpole and by whom he had six children. About 1919 May Elizabeth ran away with another soldier by whom she had another five children in Middlesbrough. May Elizabeth committed suicide on the 8 May 1937Contributed by:
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Frederick Dawson and Gertrude Richardson Cert.Frederick and Gertrude were married at the Register Office, NorwichContributed by:
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May Elizabeth Dawson's Death CertThese are the details regarding my Grandmother's death by suicide in Middlesbrough.Contributed by:
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick & May Elizabeth Dawson with family | Michael32425 | |
| Royal Engineers 106th Field Company Diary | Michael32425 | |
| Page from RE 106th Field Company fro March 1918 | Michael32425 | |
| Page 1 of RE 106th Field Company Report | Michael32425 | |
| Page 2 of RE 106th Field Company Report | Michael32425 | |
| Frederick Dawson Birth Certificate | Michael32425 | |
| Frederick Dawson Death Certificate | Michael32425 | |
| Frederick Dawson and May Elizabeth Catchpole Cert. | Michael32425 | |
| Frederick Dawson and Gertrude Richardson Cert. | Michael32425 | |
| May Elizabeth Dawson's Death Cert | Michael32425 |
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