| Regimental number | 145 |
| Place of birth | Wickham England |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Plasterer |
| Address | Henry Street, Wickham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Dawson, Henry Street, Wickham, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 18 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 9 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 August 1919 |
| Date of death | 11 September 1956 |
| Place of burial | Newcastle Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematorium |