Son of Minnie Dawson, 51 Crowther Street, Salford, Lancashire (formerly of 55 Rudman Street). Prior to the war George had worked for Gresham and Craven engineers and attended Christ Church. George is also remembered on his families headstone at Salford (Weaste) Cemetery (Grave Ref: L-1183).
Dawson, George –
Personal details
- Surname: Dawson
- Forename: George
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Salford, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Salford, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 20
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: July 1st, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 16604
- Regiment: Border Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Regent Square District Memorial - Salford
- CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
- CWGC reference: Pier and Face 6 A and 7 C.
Local newspaper entries
- Salford Advertiser/Salford Reporter entries: 29/07/1916