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: Not known
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
- Conflict: Not known
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- 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