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We remember George Dixon
We remember George Dixon
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:8824405
1891
1891
location
Trinity Cottages, Watling Street, Slaley, Corbridge, Northumberland
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8824405
1891
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:8824409
1901
1901
employment
Mining Engineer Student
Seghill, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:8824409
1901
1901
location
Pit Row, Seghill, Northumberland
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8824409
1901
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:8824408
1911
1911
employment
Colliery Undermanager
Greasley, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8824408
1911
1911
location
High Park Cottages, Greasley, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8824408
1911
1915
dates
Age 34
Source:7647829
6th August 1915
education
University of Durham
Co. Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8824411
service
British Army
Private
11761
Coldstream Guards
Source:1645964
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
170 Tunnelling Company
Source:7647829
location
Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7647829
1915
death
France
Source:7647829
6th August 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
B.10.
Source:7647829
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Dixon |
| Source | 1645964 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Park Cottages, Greasley, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Pit Row, Seghill, Northumberland | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| Trinity Cottages, Watling Street, Slaley, Corbridge, Northumberland | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11761 | Coldstream Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 170 Tunnelling Company | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Dixon | mother | ||
| James Gibson Dixon | father |
Media
Media
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NEIMME memorial boardMemorial Board in the Library of the North of England Institute of mining and Mechanical Engineers, Newcastle upon Tyne
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NEIMME Roll of Honour 1919-1920Part of the Roll of Honour 1919-1920 of the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers, Newcastle upon Tyne, showing details for Dixon, George, Royal Engineers (2nd Lieutenant)Contributed by:
Alison32908
Communities
Communities
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The "Moles" - Tunnellers of the Great WarMore about The "Moles" - Tunnellers of the Great War
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North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical EngineersMore about North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Glen107 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison32908 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison32908 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison32908 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alison32908 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Alison32908 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| NEIMME memorial board | Alison32908 | |
| NEIMME Roll of Honour 1919-1920 | Alison32908 |
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