William Matthew Dobson Image

Name

William Matthew Dobson

Born

1894-06-05

Birth Place

Occupation

Farmer

Religion

Presbyterian

Died

1984

Death Place

Awards

Good Conduct Badge

Cemetery







Service Record 1


Regimental Number

651995

Highest Rank

Private

Conflict

Battalion

Enlisted

Enlistment /Transfer Date

1916-03-02

Wounded Date

1918-08-26

Wounds

Gunshot wound, left hand.

Discharge Date

1919-01-29

Discharge Cause

Demobilization



Notes

Son of Joseph Dobson. Location at Walkerton Cemetery: Plot # 824 Row 18 Section S/W.




Sources & Links

- (a) James, F. Treve and Thomas Johnston, eds. “Bruce in Khaki containing a History of the 160th Overseas Bruce Battalion and Complete Nominal Roll of all Men who were at any Time on the Strength of the Battalion.” Chesley: James & Johnston. Print;
- (b) “Walkerton Public Cemetery (257) Branch Veteran’s Photo Gallery & Veterans of WWI & WWII that moved into the Community” BCM&CC, A2022.003.001.
- (c) See also Obituary in The Walkerton Herald-Times, February 1, 1984.
- Library & Archives Canada
- Find a Grave



News Clippings


160th Battalion Enlistment Card
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
No. 13 Platoon, D Company, 160th Battalion
No. 13 Platoon, D Company, 160th Battalion