South Yorkshire Times, January 2, 1943

Family Quintet

Five sons of Mr. and Mrs. A. Dobson, of 33, Addison Road, Mexborough are now serving with the Forces. The eldest, Frank, is 31, and a Sergeant in the R.A., having served for two years. He is in this country.

Cyril (28), also in the R.A., is a Gunner stationed in Scotland. He has been with the Forces for 12 months.

Corporal Donald Dobson (28), is in England, and is a physical training instructor in the R.A.S.C., with about 21 years’ service.

Two other brothers, Driver Douglas Dobson (24), and Pte. Archie Dobson (22), are with the R.A.S.C., and have been in the Army for three and two years respectively. The latter is now serving in the Middle East. All these boys were painters and decorators before joining the Forces.