| Surname: | Dobson |
| Initials: | G W H |
| Rank: | Acting Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 768 |
| Notes: | MMP. From Whiteleafe, Surrey. Enlisted Royal Field Artillery, No. 49419, 6/8/12 transferred to MMP. 55 Division Arras. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp (1/5872) and rose, Victory and War Medals. Later T/Sgt. First served abroad (1) France 10/8/1914. Post 1920 No. 7681058, awarded LS & GC AO 369 of 1926. Address: No.1 Married Quarter, Main Guard, Alexandria. Egypt. George William Henry Dobson. Extract from the Surrey Advertiser,14 January 1918. D.C.M. 768, Lance Corporal (Acting Sgt.) G. W H Dobson, Military Mounted Police, (Whiteleafe, Surrey) Extract from the Croydon Times 2 November 1918. CAPTURE OF A SPY - And Bravery Under Heavy Shell Fire, EARNS DCM AND MSM - Presentation at Council Meeting. A detachment of the 12th Bedfordshire Regiment was lined up in the Croydon Council Chamber on Monday evening when the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Meritorious Serve Medal were presented to Staff Sergt.-Major Dobson, of the Military Mounted Police, whose home is at Welcome Terrace, Whyteleafe. The recipient enlisted in July 1908, in the Royal Artillery and was transferred to the MMP in June 1912. In August 1914 the proceeded to France and has been there continuously since. He has seen most of the big fighting. SSM Dobson was awarded the DCM for continuous work at Ypres, IE. handling traffic, prisoners, etc. under heavy shell fire and he received the MSM for catching a spy who was subsequently tried at Armentieres, found guilty and shot. On behalf of the Council, the Major congratulated the soldier and his relatives, remarking, "That man has distinctly given meritorious service to his country." The medals were pinned to the Sergt. Major's tunic by Lieut. Colonel G Thompson (commanding troops in Croydon), Capt. and Adjutant S J Long was also present. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30450 Page: 59 Jan. 1, 1918) |
| Citation: | MMP. 55 Division Arras. Notification of DCM. L/Cpl (A/Sgt). |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30636 Page: 4660 April 17, 1918) |
| Citation: | MMP. 55 Division Arras. From Whiteleafe, Surrey. DCM Citation.768 LANCE CORPORAL (ACTING SGT) G W H DOBSON 55 DIVISION MILITARY MOUNTED POLICEFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty over a long period. By his courage, energy, and example he has always maintained a high standard of efficiency among his men. |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 29788 Page: 10042 Oct. 18, 1916) |
| Citation: | France. L/Cpl (A/Sgt). Devotion to duty. |