Born September 1918, in Wem;
the son of William Henry (born 1887, Newport, Shropshire) and Alice Lilian Allsop (born 1890, Wem, neé Edwards) Dawes.

The 1911 Census lists William Henry Dawes living at 56, High Street, Wem.
His occupation is recorded as an Ironmonger's Assistant.
Alice Edwards is living at 11, Noble Street.
Her occupation is recorded as a Barmaid.

The 1939 Register lists
William and Alice Dawes living in Chapel Street, Wem.
William Dawes' occupation is recorded as an Ironmonger's Shop Assistant.

During WWII, Vincent Edwin Dawes was a
Leading Aircraftman, [542749], Royal Air Force
Died: 23 November 1940, aged 31 years.
Cemetery: Malta (Capuccini) Naval Cemetery, Malta [Grave or Reference Panel Number: Grave 8]