Arthur Dobson (footballer)

Henry Arthur Dobson (April 1893 – 29 March 1918) was an English professional football wing half who played in the Football League for Aston Villa.

Personal life
In December 1915, with the First World War underway, Dobson attested under the Derby Scheme and spent over a year in the Army Reserve. He was transferred into the North Staffordshire Regiment in February 1918. Dobson was wounded during a retreat from Saint-Quentin in the early days of the Spring Offensive and died on 29 March 1918. He was buried in Prémont British Cemetery.