Basic Details Surname Dawson Forenames Oswald Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Notes Enlisted Aug 1914 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 7th West Yorks Leeds Rifles Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 49th Division Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Rifleman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rifleman Status Notes 'Our Unit' amended to West Yorkshire Regiment