| Regimental number | 11432 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H M Dawson, Oparau, Kawhia |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment (attached to Headquarters, 1st New Zealand Infantry Brigade) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations in front of Havrincourt Wood, between 12th and 14th September 1918, Private Dawson was in charge of the forward Brigade Ammunition Dump. The Dump was under persistent and heavy shelling fire the whole time, and on two occasions a portion of it was blown up. Private Dawson was continually out in this heavy shell fire, detonating bombs, and supervising the issue of Ammunition to the Battalions. His courage and devotion to duty were of the very highest order, and his excellent work at the dump, largely assisted the Battalions to maintain their position against several determined counter attacks.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 3 |