Basic Details Surname Dawson Forenames A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Arthur War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a weaver before he enlisted in September 1914 and then served as an officer's mess cook. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 2721. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 24 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action