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. Donald was the son of George H. and Rachel Jane Dawson of 3357-3W, Ave. West,  Vancouver, BC. He was a single bookkeeper living in Vancouver.

A Bookkeeper. Served with the 72^nd 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”.  Donald was promoted from L/ Cpl. to acting Sergeant 27/08/15 and Sergeant 25/09/15 

While at Hasting Park, Donald came down with Grippe and was hospitalized from the 27 to 30/03/16 in the hospital. 

Donald embarked at Halifax on 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 72^nd Batt. confirmed Sergeant 14/06/16 at Bramshott. 

Donald was prone for childhood issues, 24/03/16 he was admitted to the Vancouver General Hospital 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 Stationary Hospital and he died 28/11/16. The hospital reported that Sgt. Dawson was “Dangerously ill at No.3 Stat. Hospital – Roouen  suffering from Bronchitis was cause of death – Bronchitis.  

His mother Mrs. Rachel H. Dawson of 765 – 9^th Ave., West, Vancouver, BC., received $180.00 ‘War Gratuity’  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

 

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, Bill Siddall, Historian, WJ. (8/11/09), CEF RofH. - Wigney
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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