| Regimental number | 6078 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| School | Darlinghurst Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Assistant storeman |
| Address | 111 Barcom Avenue, Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Dodson, 111 Barcom Avenue, Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in the Naval Reserve. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Polygon Wood, Ypres, Belgium |
| Age at death | 18 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 19 |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 91 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Henry and Kezia DODSON, 111 Barcom Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
