William George DAWSON

Regimental number2781
Place of birthSt Augustine, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressVictoria Terrace, Hawthorn, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Dawson, Victoria Terrace, Hawthorn, South Australia
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll18 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameDivisional Ammunition Column
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollBombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


For gallant act of rescue. (Langicourt 3 May 1917).
Recommendation date: 28 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal