Basic Details Surname Dawson Forenames Frederick William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) South Lancashire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 3/5th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death Battle Of The Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 7 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action