| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Auditor |
| Address | Rosnell, Trafalgar Avenue, Roseville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs R C Dawson, Rosnell, Trafalgar Avenue, Roseville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Major |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: 1st Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: Captain Edward DAWSON, 3rd Bn, killed in action, 6 August 1915; 1954 Pte James Roxburgh DAWSON,1-5 Light Trench Mortar Battery, returned to Australia, 31 October 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
