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We remember William Ernest Dix
We remember William Ernest Dix
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1891
location
Low Road, Wiveton, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7736051
1891
1901
employment
Railway navvy
Source:7736058
1901
1901
location
Holt Road, Bodham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7736058
1901
1911
employment
Police constable
Norfolk Constabulary
Source:7736053
1911
1911
location
Watlington, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7736053
1911
1916
location
3 Foundry Cottages, Bodham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6971607
25th May 1916
marriage
Alice Mary
Source:6971607
service
British Army
Serjeant
14600
Norfolk Regiment
Source:1644306
1916
death
Died of wounds
Belgium
Source:7245896
Source:6971607
25th May 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7245896
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ernest |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Dix |
| Source | 6971614 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Foundry Cottages, Bodham, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th May 1916 | |
| Holt Road, Bodham, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Low Road, Wiveton, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Watlington, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14600 | Norfolk Regiment | Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother | ||
| James Leonard Plummer Dix | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Mary | wife |
Media
Media
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war memorialHis inscription on the war memorial in Bodham which I found when researching his life.
Contributed by:
John49537
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Christine5346 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine5346 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine5346 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine5346 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC casualty list | Christine5346 | |
| British Army WWI service records | Christine5346 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| war memorial | John49537 |
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