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We remember Harry Dickinson
We remember Harry Dickinson
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Esther Dickinson
Source:6191239
1881
1885
1887
sibling
Arthur Dickinson
Source:6191239
1887
1891
location
41 Kyotts Lake Road, Aston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8921545
5th April 1891
1901
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8921559
1901 - 1903
1901
location
41 Kyotts Lake Road, Aston, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6191239
1901
1911
employment
Priest of Church of England
Church of England
Wolverhampton
United Kingdom
Source:6191236
1911
1911
location
St George's Vicarage, 8 Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6191236
1911
1914
employment
Chaplain
St Cuthbert's College
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:6658064
1914
1915
employment
Curate in Charge
Church of St Mary and St John
Saltley, Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6658067
1915
1917
employment
Vicar
Church of St Stephen
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6658069
1917 - 30th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Reverend
Royal Army Chaplain's Department
Attached to 1/28th London Regiment
Source:7608531
30th October 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1631682
30th October 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:1631682
Source:7608531
30th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Grave Special Cross, Memorial Row 7
Source:7608531
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Dickinson |
| Source | 1631682 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Kyotts Lake Road, Aston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 41 Kyotts Lake Road, Aston, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| St George's Vicarage, 8 Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Army Chaplain's Department | Attached to 1/28th London Regiment | Reverend |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia Warburton | mother | ||
| Richard Henry Dickinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Dickinson | sister | 1881 | |
| Arthur Dickinson | brother | 1887 |
Media
Media
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Chaplain killed in actionFrom Birmingham Daily Gazette November 6, 1917
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
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A Hymn in War TimeReverend Harry Dickinson wrote the words, and dedicated the hymn to his father. My Great Uncle Joseph Clifford Rea wrote the music. A Hymn in War Time was published by Novello and Co Ltd in 1917 and was priced One Penny.Contributed by:
Vanessa1594
Communities
Communities
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Army Chaplains - 'Men of God in the Great War'More about Army Chaplains - 'Men of God in the Great War'
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour - Reverend Harry Dickinson | Vanessa1594 | |
| Reverend Harry Dickinson is publicly licensed to St Stephen's, Newtown Row | Vanessa1594 | |
| Ecclesiastical Appointments in Birmingham in 1917 | Vanessa1594 | |
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chaplain killed in action | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Clergyman killed | Andrew10867 | |
| Capt Dickinson | Andrew10867 | |
| A Hymn in War Time | Vanessa1594 |
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