| Regimental number | 96 |
| Place of birth | Lancashire, England |
| Other training | Seaman in Naval Forces, in Kitcheners Horse in South African War. |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 4 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Diver |
| Address | 35 Smith Street, Northcote, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 39 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ethel Dyson, 35 Smith Street, Northcote, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Proyart, near Peronne, France |
| Age at death | 41 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 41 |
| Place of burial | Heath Cemetery (Plot III, Row C, Grave No. 14), Harbonnieres, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 128 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Annie DYSON, husband of E.A. DYSON, 41 Smith Street, Thornbury, Victoria. Born in Lancashire, England |
| 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
