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William Vesey DAWSON

Regimental number390
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSaddler
AddressBonalbo, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, W H Dawson, Bonalbo, New South Wales
Enlistment date23 October 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentTrumpeter
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Quartermaster Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Letter/List 16 November 1921.
Recommendation date: "Letter dated 15 April 1918"

FateReturned to Australia 23 December 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great initiative and skill during the operations, and set a splendid example to his men.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150
Date: 24 September 1918

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