Born Hull, 1877. Son of George and Mary Elizabeth Lawson, of Newland Grove, Stoneferry, Hull. Son of a ship owner. He had one sister and three brothers.
He married at Skirlaugh, in 1901. Husband of Beatrice Mary Kitchen, of Beech House, of 4, Grosvenor Terrace, Grosvenor Street, Hull, Seaton and Ivy Cottage, Skirlaugh, East Yorkshire (War pension addresses). They had two daughters and a son. He worked as a Shipowner’s Bookkeeper. He boarded at 48 Trinity Street, Hull (1911 Census).
He enlisted on 04/06/1915. Served with the Cameron Highlanders. Discharged with shell shock ,on 24/07/1916. Awarded the Silver wound badge (No: 50752). Died on 01/06/1921, aged 43.
| Name |
Herbert Octavius Lawson
|
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Record Type | Military |
| Residence Place | Hull, North Skirlaugh, Hull |
| Military Service Region | Yorkshire, North East |
| Military Country | England |
| Discharge Date | 24 Jul 1916 |
| Death Date | 6 Jun 1921 |
| Service Number | 3384 |
| Corps, Regiment or Unit | 4 Cameronian Highlanders, Scottish Rifles (Territorial Force) |
| Service Branch | Military (Army) |
| Title | WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers |
| Description | Pension record card Ledgers |
| Reference Number | 4/Ml/No.1122 |
First name:
Herbert Octavius
Military Number:
3384
Rank:
Private
Date Died
01/06/1921
Age:
43
