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We remember Dixon Ker
We remember Dixon Ker
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1885
sibling
Wilson Ker
Source:2234834
27th February 1885
1889
sibling
Gertrude Ker
Source:2234834
1889
1914
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:2234834
6th December 1914
1915
appointments
Musketry Instructor
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February 1915 - May 1915
1915
appointments
C.Q.M.S
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June 1915 - January 1919
1918
appointments
Instructor to American Army
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May 1918 - July 1918
1921
marriage
Elsie Amelia Saward
Source:2234834
14th July 1921
1922
children
Carlton Dixon Ker
Source:2234834
16th August 1922
1925
children
Doreen Elizabeth Ker
Source:2234834
15th May 1925
employment
Seedsman - seed merchant
Robert P Ker and Sons - Nursery and Seedsmen
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:2234834
service
British Army
Serjeant
1490
King's Liverpool Regiment
Source:2234834
service
British Army
Serjeant
355047
King's Liverpool Regiment
Source:2234834
1934
death
Not War Related
Suicide - Cut Throat - at a time of financial stress.
(Post traumatic stress perhaps?)
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4th October 1934
burial
London
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Dixon |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Ker |
| Source | 2234834 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1490 | King's Liverpool Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 355047 | King's Liverpool Regiment | Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Dixon Ker | son | 16th August 1922 | |
| Doreen Elizabeth Ker | daughter | 15th May 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Burgess | mother | ||
| Andrew William Ker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ker | brother | 27th February 1885 | |
| Gertrude Ker | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Amelia Saward | wife | 14th July 1921 |
Media
Media
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Post card to sweetheartDixon is standing on the extreme left. His platoon are proudly showing their vaccination marksContributed by:
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Postcard to Sweetheart - On ParadeOn parade on the lawn at their billet at Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Dixon is the Sergeant at the front of his men.Contributed by:
ALLAN4781
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon Ker | ALLAN4781 | |
| Post card to sweetheart | ALLAN4781 | |
| Postcard to Sweetheart - On Parade | ALLAN4781 |
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