| Regimental number | 905 |
| Place of birth | Boort, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Godfrey Street, Boort, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | T Dodson, Boort, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1646 Pte Athol James DODSON, Army Medical Corps, effective abroad (subsequently returned to Australia). |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |