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W. R. A. Dawson
British Army officer of the First World War
| Bio | William Robert Aufrère "Bob" Dawson was a British Army officer in the First World War. He was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) with three bars for his actions in command of the 6th (Service) Battalion, Queen's Own Regiment from 1916 to his death in 1918, and Mentioned in Despatches at least five times. He was wounded in action at least seven times.2 |
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| Born | 1891 Jun 231 |
| Died | 1918 Dec 31 |
| Occupation | military personnel1 |
| Cause of death | blast injury, death in battle2 |
| Status | Confirmed: W. R. A. Dawson is a 27 Club member |