| Regimental number | 2317 |
| Place of birth | Balaklava, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Damper Flat, Dumbleyung, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Arthur Dawson, Kojonup, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2317C |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2316 Pte Robert Cyril DAWSON, 1st Field Ambulance, returned to Australia, 18 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |