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We remember William Dawson
We remember William Dawson
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1907
marriage
Ada Mott
Source:5484377
January 1907
1908
children
Cecil William Dawson
Source:5484386
31st January 1908
1909
children
Elsie Dawson
Source:5484386
1909
1911
children
Clifford James Dawson
Source:5484386
6th August 1911
1913
children
Leonard William Dawson
Source:5484386
23rd May 1913
1915
enlistment
Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:5484386
10th December 1915
1918
discharge
Source:5484386
17th February 1918
1923
children
Dennis Ronald Dawson
Source:5484386
21st February 1923
1926
children
Hazel Joyce Dawson
Source:5484386
24th July 1926
1931
children
Eric Ernest Dawson
Source:5484386
June 1931
service
British Army
Gunner
158329
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1149725
1960
death
Not War Related
Chelmsford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:5484377
September 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Dawson |
| Source | 1149725 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 158329 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil William Dawson | son | 31st January 1908 | |
| Elsie Dawson | daughter | 1909 | |
| Clifford James Dawson | son | 6th August 1911 | |
| Leonard William Dawson | son | 23rd May 1913 | |
| Eric Ernest Dawson | son | June 1931 | |
| Dennis Ronald Dawson | son | 21st February 1923 | |
| Hazel Joyce Dawson | daughter | 24th July 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Dawson | mother | ||
| Charles Dawson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Mott | wife | January 1907 |
Media
Media
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William Dawson in uniformThe only photo we have of him in uniform is within a sweetheart broach that he must have left with my Great Grandmother whilst he was away fighting.
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Alister2038
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Dawson in uniform | Alister2038 |
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