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We remember Cecil Dobson
We remember Cecil Dobson
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
United Kingdom
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1889
1915
dates
Age 26
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1915
1918
dates
Age 29
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25th November 1918
employment
School teacher
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service
British Army
Corporal
83418
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:1651916
1918
death
Died of wounds
Gun shot wound to right thigh, compound fracture of femur received in action 3 Sept 1918, and pneumonia.
Birmingham General Hospital
United Kingdom
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25th November 1918
burial
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
17FJ
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cecil |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Dobson |
| Source | 1651916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 83418 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Florence Dobson | mother | ||
| Henry Dobson | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-13 | 5'8" |
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Cecil Dobson with his brother FrankCecil Dobson, Royal Garrison Artillery, on the left, with his younger brother Frank, Royal Fusiliers, taken at Easter 1918
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Cecil Dobson with his fiancee and parents.Cecil Dobson in uniform, taken with his fiancée and parents. He was killed before he was able to marry.Contributed by:
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Grave of Cecil DobsonGrave of Corpl Cecil Dobson RGA, died November 25th 1918. Cheshunt Cemetery, Hertfordshire, UKContributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Cecilia30447 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Cecilia30447 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards | Cecilia30447 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil Dobson with his brother Frank | Cecilia30447 | |
| Cecil Dobson with his fiancee and parents. | Cecilia30447 | |
| Cecil Dobson | Cecilia30447 | |
| Grave of Cecil Dobson | Cecilia30447 |
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