John DAWSON

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Surname: DAWSON

Forename(s): John

Place of Birth: Millom, Cumberland

Service No: 61219

Rank: Private

Regiment / Corps / Service: Manchester Regiment

Battalion / Unit: 18th (Service) Battalion. (3rd City)

Division: 30th Division

Age: ---

Date of Death: 1917-12-14

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Addenda Panel.

CWGC Cemetery: ---

CWGC Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)

Additional Information:

John Dawson was the son of James and Margaret Dawson, née Robinson and brother of L/Corporal Robert Dawson (200757) (q.v.). Both of their parents were born at Millom, Cumberland.

1901 Millom, Cumberland Census: 10, Cleator Street - John Dawson, aged 2 years, born Millom, son of James and Margaret Dawson.

1911 Millom, Cumberland Census: 186, Main Street, Holborn Hill - John Dawson, aged 12 years, born Millom, son of Margaret Dawson (married).

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte John Dawson, 61219, Manch. R.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte John Dawson, 61219, 18th Manch. R.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte John Dawson, 61219, 49918, 18 Bn M'chester. Date and Place of Death: 14.12.17 in Action. Belg'm. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother Sole Legatee - Margaret. £8 18s. 3d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: joint card(s) exist for John and Robert. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Margaret Dawson. Relationship to Man: Mother. Address 1. 202, Main Street, Holborn Hill, Millom, Cumberland. Address 2. 175, Albert Street, Millom, Cumberland.

The informal title of the 18th (Service) Bn Manchester Regiment (3rd City) was the 3rd Manchester Pals.

John is commemorated on the Millom War Memorial.

Data Source: Craven Herald Article

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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