Basic Details Surname Dawson Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Indian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Indian Defence Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Tanzania Year of death 1916 Month of death April Day of death 15 Age at death 41 Manner of death as stated Died in German East Africa Manner of death reference Killed in Action