John Benjamin Vidgen Dawson
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 2 Jan 1912 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 20 Sep 1942, aged 40 years |
| Place of Death | Busselton, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 30 years, 3 months |
| Description |
5'7" (1.70m) tall ; 150lbs 68.039 kg ; medium complexion ; grey eyes ; medium hair |
| Occupation | Cinema projectionist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Mount street, Manjimup, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | wife , Mrs. Dorothy May Dawson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W85765 |
| Date of Enlistment | 25 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 14th (Karri) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1939 John had married May L D Thurkle at Busselton.
Electoral Roll entries: 1937 at 'Glen View', Vasse, farmer.
War Service
At his original mobilisation interview on 28 Jan 1942, he was granted a deferment, but later enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Manjimup on 25 Apr 1942.
John's file at Australian Archives contains only two sets of enlistment documents and the original Medical questionaire.
Post War
Notes
His wife's name varies on the two enlistment forms on file. One names her as Dorothy May, and the other as May Love Dorothy. Similarly his religion in January 1942 is Roman Cathoilic, while in April it is Church of England