Rank | Sgt. |
Service # | 129491 |
Unit # | 72nd Bn., Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment) |
Resident | Blenheim |
Regimental number: 129491. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2368 – 21, Item: 347719, PDF:- B2368-SO21. Date of Birth: 06/01/1894 at Blenheim, ON. Son of George H. and Rachel Jane Dawson of 3357-3W, Ave. West ., Vancouver, BC. A single bookkeeper living in Vancouver.
A Book Keeper. Served with the 72nd. Regt.in BC. Attestation: 28/09/1915 at Vancouver. Age: 21 years. Height: 5’7 3/4”, Girth: 37” Complexion: Fresh, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Brown. Medical 22/09/15 at Vancouver, BC. “Fit”. Promoted from L/ Cpl. to acting Sergeant 27/08/15 and Sergeant 25/09/15
While at Hasting Park Donald came down with Griffe and was hospitalized from the 27 to 30/03/16 in hospital.
Embarked at Halifax, 23/04/16 aboard the Empress of Britain. Arrived at Liverpool, England 4/05/16. He was promoted from L/ Cpl. to acting Sergeant 27/08/15 and proceeded for service overseas (France) 12/08/16 with the 72nd Batt. confirmed Sergeant 14/06/16 at Bramshott
Donald was prone for childhood issues, 24/03/16 he was admitted to the Vancouver Gen. Hosp. for Acute Tonsillitis. After returning to duty 4/04/16 he came down with Measles returning to duty 15/04/16.
28/11/16 Donald was admitted to hospital suffering from Bronchitis, No. 3 Sataonary Hospital and he died 28/11/16. The hospital reported that Sgt. Dawson was “Dangerously ill at No.3 Stat. Hospital – Roouen suffering from Bronchilis was cause of death – Bronchils.
His mother Mrs. Rachel H. Dawson of 765 – 9th Ave., West, Vancouver, BC., received $180.00 ‘War Grauity’ The Memorial Cross, his father the Memorial Plaque & Scroll
DAWSON, DONALD CASWELL. Initials: D.C., Nationality: Canadian.
Rank: Sergeant, Regiment: Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment), Unit Text: 72nd Bn. O/S Batt. CE.
Age: 22, DOD Date of Death: 28/11/1916, Service No: 129491.
Additional information: Son of George H. and Rachel J. Dawson, of 3357, Third Avenue West, Vancouver. Native of Kent Co., Ontario. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: O. II. T. 4. Cemetery: ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime O.11.1.4
LAC, WJ. 8/11/09, CEF RofH. – Wigney.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sources | Wheatley Journal Newspaper (08-11-2009), Library Archives of Canada, Commonwealth War Grave Commission, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2368 – 21 |
Supplemental Information | Age: 22, DOD Date of Death: 28/11/1916 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: O. II. T. 4. Cemetery: ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN. |
Height | 5'7 3/4" |
Eye Colour | Grey |
Age | 21 yrs. |
Complexion | Fresh |
Hair | Brown |
Birthplace | 06/01/1894 at Blenheim, ON. |
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