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We remember Frederick William Dobson
We remember Frederick William Dobson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
birth
Ovingham, near Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:6973782
9th November 1886
1891
location
Nafferton, Ovingham, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8540615
1891
1911
marriage
Rebecca Cutbell Dobson
Source:8540621
30th September 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1652301
12th August 1914
1914
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:1652301
28th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
6840
Coldstream Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:6973776
28th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
6840
Coldstream Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:6973776
11th December 1914
1915
awards
Cross of the Order of Saint George 4th Class
Other War Service Award
Source:8540625
27th August 1915
1935
death
Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:6973782
13th November 1935
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nafferton, Ovingham, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6840 | Coldstream Guards | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 6840 | Coldstream Guards | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Cross of the Order of Saint George 4th Class | Other War Service Award | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Thomas Dobson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Cutbell Dobson | wife | 30th September 1911 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross citation, the Edinburgh Gazette | Charlotte33 | |
| Entry in Memorials to Valour | Charlotte33 | |
| Profile on Wikipedia | Trevor321 | |
| Baptism | Anne23518 | |
| Cross of the Order of Saint George, 4th Class | Anne23518 | |
| Frederick William Dobson VC being nursed by my great great aunt. | Jonathan101862 | |
| Women during WW1 - readers' stories | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick William Dobson, VC, Coldstream Guards | Mark22871 | |
| Frederick William Dobson VC. | Trevor321 |
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