| Regimental number | 9/633 |
| Address | Diocesan Office, Nelson |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | John Howard Dobson, Alexandra, South Otago |
| Rank on embarkation | Chaplain Captain |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack at Gravenstafel on 4th October 1917 he went forward with the Battalion and rendered great
assistance to the wounded. Throughout this action and at all other times he has shown a fine example of courage and devotion.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Military Cross 'During an attack the battalion was heavily shelled prior to its advance. The regimental medical officer and many of his men became casualties. Mr Dobson
immediately took charge of the situation, established a regimental aid post, organised stretcher parties, and himself dressed wounded men under intense fire,
and with few facilities. His example of gallantry and unselfish devotion to duty were the admiration of all who came in contact with him.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Main Body |