# Guy Dawnay — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide

> Guy Dawnay in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dawnay, Roberts, Guy Dawnay

**First appearance:** 0058-li

## Who they are

A British staff officer involved in planning the Arab campaign.

## In the story

### [LXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxix)

Brilliant, intellectual staff officer who devises the deceptive strategy for the Beersheba attack.

### [XCIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xciv)

Leads the armored car operation against Mudowwara; prepares detailed operation orders and coordinates with Lawrence.

### [XCV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xcv)

Meets Lawrence and discusses the situation; later helps with logistics.

### [XCVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xcvii)

Agrees to the transfer of southern regulars and the independent offensive in Cairo.

### [XCVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xcviii)

Accompanies Lawrence to meetings with Allenby; proposes using the Imperial Camel Corps; collaborates on planning the Deraa raid.

### [CI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/ci)

Arrives at Akaba and delivers Allenby's cautionary message to Feisal.

### [CV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cv)

At Aba el Lissan, preparing to report to Allenby.

### [CVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cvi)

Inquires from Akaba about the crisis and receives Lawrence's cautious optimism.

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