Regimental number | 707 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Home missionary |
Address | 228 Danks Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Godfrey Dobson, 228 Danks Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on MT. ST. QUENTIN North of PERONNE on the 1st September 1918, after the Village had been captured, the advance was being delayed by many enemy strong posts which were still holding out. One of these posts, which was very strongly held, was responsible for many casualties to our men. Private Dobson, in the face of heavy enemy fire at close range, rushed forward and threw two bombs into the post. Both these bombs exploded, inflicting casualties on the enemy. In the confusion that followed our men were able to surround the crater, and take prisoner 10 Germans with 3 Machine Guns.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Altona Cemetery |