| Regimental number | 7917 |
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | French polisher |
| Address | Burwood Road, Auburn, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, F C Dawson, 2 Henrietta Street, Glenferrie, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 5 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 3 July 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 22 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 27 April 1919 |
