Thomas Henry DAWSON

Regimental number12/349
AddressPenrose
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs Ida K Dawson, Arney Crescent, Remuera, Auckland
Rank on embarkationMajor
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankMajor (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel)
Final unitAuckland Regiment
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in General I. Hamilton's despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 5 November 1915

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

'For of valuable services rendered in connection with the war.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George

'In recognition of valuable services in connection with the War.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1918

Mentioned in Despatches

'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body