DOBSON, PTE WILLIAM JOHN Regimental # 3235523

William Dobson was born December 26, 1895 the son of William and Martha (Richards) Dobson of Dunchurch.

William John Dobson

His medical exam was June 3, 1918 at the Exhibition Camp in Toronto, having joined the forces May 16, 1918.

 

William was with the 2nd Depot Battalion, 1st COR

William appears to have joined the Forces too late to see action in Europe.

The 2nd Canadian Depot Battalion was authorized in December of 1917. Its purpose was to reinforce the 3rd, 75th, 124th and 198th Battalions through the 12th Canadian Reserve Battalion.