Background
DAWSON, Harry Leonard was born on December 5, 1854. Son of late Major-General John Dawson, Indian Staff Corps.
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Harry Leonard DAWSON
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Studied at Cheltenham College.
Career
Entered army, 1873; Lieutenant-Colonel 1899. Served Soudan, 1885; present at actions of Hasheen and Tamai (medal with clasp, Khedive’s Star). Chitral Relief Force, 1895 (medal with clasp).
Tirah, 1897-1898 (two clasps).
South Africa, 1899- 1900 (despatches, Companion of the Bath, medal with six clasps): commanded Indian Coronation Contingent, 1902(Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Coronation medal). Indian Staff Corps; late Colonel on Staff Commanding Madras Brigade.
Membership
Club: Cavalry.
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Nationality
British
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Present at actions of Hasheen and Tamai (medal with clasp, Khedive’s Star). South Africa, 1899- 1900 (despatches, C.B., medal with six clasps): commanded Indian Coronation Contingent, 1902(Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Coronation medal).Present at actions of Hasheen and Tamai (medal with clasp, Khedive’s Star). South Africa, 1899- 1900 (despatches, C.B., medal with six clasps): commanded Indian Coronation Contingent, 1902(Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Coronation medal).