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We remember James Dawson
We remember James Dawson
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5381271
10th November 1914
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Gordon Highlanders
6th Battalion
Source:8830216
1917
1921
location
50 Forest Road Aberdeen
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9388681
6th January 1921
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5381271
service
British Army
Captain
Gordon Highlanders
6th Battalion
Source:8830216
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Dawson |
| Source | 8830216 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Forest Road Aberdeen | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th January 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Gordon Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Gordon Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by J. Dawson.
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Distinguished Service OrderDistinguished Service Order, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Dawson.
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Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Aberdeen University Roll of ServiceMore about Aberdeen University Roll of Service
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Gordon Highlanders - 6th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 6th Battalion
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Gordons In France And Flanders - Mackenzie | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Vincent96527 |
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