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We remember Charles George Dixon
We remember Charles George Dixon
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1900
sibling
Ellen Emilie Dixon
Source:5479040
12th February 1900
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:5479040
31st March 1901
1901
location
Archway Street, Barnes, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:5479040
31st March 1901
1905
sibling
Edward Thomas Dixon
Source:5479041
6th December 1905
1908
sibling
Mary Adalaide Dixon
Source:5479041
3rd March 1908
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:5479041
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Errand Boy
Bakers
Barnes, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:5479041
2nd April 1911
1911
location
1 Morwenham Cottages, Hight Street, Barnes, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:5479041
2nd April 1911
1913
dates
Age 17
Source:5479046
28th January 1913
1913
employment
Working at Bakers
R N Stapletons Bakers
High Street, Barnes, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:5479046
28th January 1913
1913
enlistment
Kingston upon Thames
United Kingdom
Source:5479046
28th January 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
L/10631
East Surrey Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:5481118
28th January 1913 - 25th June 1913
1913
events
Service in Ireland with East Surrey Regiment
Military
Dublin
Ireland
Mobilized at Dublin on outbreak of war. Embarked the S.S Botanist at Dublin, Ireland on the 13th of August 1914. Disembarked at Le Havre on the 15th August 1914.
Source:5479046
25th June 1913 - 13th August 1914
1913
service
British Army
Private
L/10631
East Surrey Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:5481118
25th June 1913 - 14th October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5479046
15th August 1914 - 14th October 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Wounded In Action 13th October 1914 during fighting 2 miles north of Richebourg L'Avoue, Pas-de-Calais, France
Hospital/Institution
Source:5479046
13th October 1914 - 12th November 1914
1915
events
Late back from Leave
Military Discipline
Kingston upon Thames
United Kingdom
Family history says that Charles at some point didn't want to return to the Army. He was told by the family he had to do his duty and return. Unknown if this offence is related.
Source:5479046
22nd May 1915 - 25th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Sent to hospital due to infection from amputation.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5479046
6th November 1915 - 13th November 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5479046
3rd February 1916 - 3rd May 1917
1916
service
British Army
Private
L/10631
East Surrey Regiment
7th (Service) Battalion
Source:5481118
14th February 1916 - 8th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
L/10631
East Surrey Regiment
7th (Service) Battalion
Source:5479045
9th April 1917 - 3rd May 1917
1917
dates
Age 21
Source:5479046
3rd May 1917
1917
missing
Missing and for Official reasons presumed dead 3rd May 1917.
Source:5479046
3rd May 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Missing presumed dead, 3rd May 1917 during 3rd Battle of the Scarpe.
France
Source:5479045
3rd May 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles George |
| Initials | CG |
| Last Name | Dixon |
| Source | 5479043 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Morwenham Cottages, Hight Street, Barnes, Surrey | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| Archway Street, Barnes, Surrey | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/10631 | East Surrey Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | L/10631 | East Surrey Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | L/10631 | East Surrey Regiment | 7th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | L/10631 | East Surrey Regiment | 7th (Service) Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Dixon | father | ||
| Lizzie Kate Elton Codd | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Emilie Dixon | sister | 12th February 1900 | |
| Edward Thomas Dixon | brother | 6th December 1905 | |
| Mary Adalaide Dixon | sister | 3rd March 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-01-28 | 5'7" |
Media
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Charles George DixonFamily held photo of Charles George Dixon in uniform, unknown date of photo.
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Charles George dixonIn uniform of the East Surrey Regiment. Charles served with the 1st Battalion until being wounded on the 13th of October 1914. Sent back to the B.E.F in February 1916. Missing In Action 3rd May 1917.Contributed by:
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Memorial Card for Charles George DixonMemorial Card for Father and Son. Father Charles died whilst on garrison service in India 1918 and son Charles was declared Missing In Action 3rd May 1917.Contributed by:
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Memorial ScrollOriginal Memorial Scroll for Charles George Dixon, East Surrey Regiment.Contributed by:
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Father of Charles George Dixon.Photo of Charles Dixon, father of Charles George Dixon. Photo is taken in India where the elder Charles served with the 2nd Garrison Battalion Essex Regiment. Died in India 25th November 1918, from Influenza.Contributed by:
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Brother and Sister of Charles G. Dixon.Younger brother Edward (Teddy) Thomas Dixon 1905 - 1973 and youngest sister Mary (Mollie) Adelaide Dixon 1908 - 1999.Contributed by:
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Mother of Charles George DixonPhoto of Lizzie Kate Elton Dixon (nee Codd) 1873 - 1965. Mother of Charles George Dixon.Contributed by:
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Christmas Card 19141914 Xmas card sent by Charles George Dixon to his Dad (Charles Dixon).Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lee811 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lee811 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Lee811 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Lee811 | |
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 Transcription | Lee811 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Lee811 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Lee811 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Lee811 | |
| Charles George Dixon 1895 - 1917. Family Memorial Website | Lee811 | |
| Website of The Queens Royal Surrey Regiment. | Lee811 | |
| WW1 Service Records @ Ancestry.co.uk | Lee811 | |
| Thomas, Dixon, Samuels,Nash, Hardy and Extended Family, Family Tree | Lee811 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles George Dixon | Lee811 | |
| Charles George dixon | Lee811 | |
| Memorial Card for Charles George Dixon | Lee811 | |
| Memorial Scroll | Lee811 | |
| Father of Charles George Dixon. | Lee811 | |
| Brother and Sister of Charles G. Dixon. | Lee811 | |
| Mother of Charles George Dixon | Lee811 | |
| Christmas Card 1914 | Lee811 |
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