The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Dawson, Col. Harry Leonard
Dawson, Col. Harry Leonard, C.V.O., (1902), C.B. (1900), I.S.C. Indian Army, (Retired); b. 1854; s. of late Major General John Dawson, I.S.C; educ; Cheltenham College, Oxford; 2nd Queen’s Regiment, 1873: Lieut. Col, 1899; Col., 1906; served in Soudan, 1885; present at actions of Hasheen and Tamai (medal with clasp, Khedive’s star): Chialh Relief Force, 1895, (medal with clasp); Tirrah Expedition, 1897-98 (two clasps); South Africa, 1899-90 (despatches C.B. Medal with six clasps); commanded Indian Coronation Contingent, 1902 (C.V.O, Coronation Medal); retired. 1907, m. Adamarison, d. of the late H. Binacy Webster, B.C.S. Address; Rosemead, Horley, Surrey. Club; Cavalry.