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
No. 13 Platoon, D Company, 160th Battalion