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We remember Dixon Overfield
We remember Dixon Overfield
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Mary Elizebeth Overfield
Source:5521628
1879
1882
sibling
Alice Overfield
Source:5509758
1882
1883
1886
sibling
David Overfield
Source:5509792
1886
1889
sibling
Edith Overfield
Source:5509884
1889
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:5506453
1891
1891
sibling
Lilly Overfield
Source:5509856
1891
1891
location
Little Britain, Scarborough road, Gristhorpe
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5506453
1891
1893
sibling
Tyson Overfield
Source:5512652
June 1893
1896
sibling
Fred Overfield
Source:5512635
1896
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:5506390
1911
1911
employment
Handyman
Filey
United Kingdom
Source:5506390
1911
1911
location
9 Hope street, Filey
United Kingdom
Source:5506390
1911
1914
marriage
Margaret Louise Dale
Source:5506266
1914
1915
children
Madge Elizabeth Overfield
Source:5509587
1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
41782
Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra, Princess of Wales Own)
6 Battalion
Source:3349362
1916 - October 1917
1916
service
British Army
Driver
174599
Royal Field Artillery
8th Battery
Source:5506642
October 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5506642
January 1917 - October 1917
children
Source:5512606
enlistment
Filey
United Kingdom
Source:5506642
service
British Army
Private
41782
Yorkshire Regiment
Source:3349362
1917
death
Killed in Action
According to newspaper cuttings at the time Dixon was hit by an enemy shell whilst advancing towards the Belgium village of Poelcappelle (now known as Langemark-Poelkapelle).
Poelcappelle
Belgium
Source:5506642
Source:5509514
9th October 1917
sibling
Source:5512567
sibling
Source:5512606
sibling
Source:5512744
location
Filey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5514181
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Dixon |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Overfield |
| Source | 3349362 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hope street, Filey | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Filey | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Little Britain, Scarborough road, Gristhorpe | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 41782 | Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 174599 | Royal Field Artillery | 8th Battery | Driver | |
| British Army | 41782 | Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra, Princess of Wales Own) | 6 Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madge Elizabeth Overfield | daughter | 1915 | |
| daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Overfield | father | ||
| Elizabeth Ann Overfield nee Dixon | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Overfield | sister | 1882 | |
| David Overfield | brother | 1886 | |
| Lilly Overfield | sister | 1891 | |
| Edith Overfield | sister | 1889 | |
| sister | |||
| Tyson Overfield | brother | June 1893 | |
| Fred Overfield | brother | 1896 | |
| brother | |||
| brother | |||
| Mary Elizebeth Overfield | sister | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Louise Dale | wife | 1914 |
Media
Media
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Dixon Overfield (circled)Dixon Overfield standing amongst a group of Filey fishermen 1910-1913Contributed by:
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Letter dated 10th November 1916This is the first of 3 letters held by my father, sent by Driver D Overfield 174599 from South Shore, Blackpool.Contributed by:
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Letter dated 23rd December 1916The second letter held by father sent to Dixon's parents and siblings from Rugeley camp in 1916Contributed by:
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Letter dated 30th march 1917The third and final letter in our possession from Dixon.Contributed by:
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Madge OverfieldThis is a picture of my grandmother who was the only child of Dixon and Margaret.Contributed by:
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Muston war memorialMuston war memorial containing Dixon Overfields name.Contributed by:
Simon13303
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Simon13303 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Simon13303 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon13303 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon13303 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Simon13303 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Simon13303 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon13303 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon13303 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon13303 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon13303 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon13303 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon13303 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon13303 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon13303 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Simon13303 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Battalion Yorkshire Regiment | Simon13303 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Dixon Overfield | Simon13303 | |
| Pre enlistment | Simon13303 | |
| Dixon Overfield (circled) | Simon13303 | |
| Letter dated 10th November 1916 | Simon13303 | |
| Letter dated 23rd December 1916 | Simon13303 | |
| Letter dated 30th march 1917 | Simon13303 | |
| Dixon's wife Margaret Overfield (nee Dale). | Simon13303 | |
| Margaret Overfield | Simon13303 | |
| Madge Overfield | Simon13303 | |
| Filey war memorial | Simon13303 | |
| St Oswalds church, Filey | Simon13303 | |
| Dixon's name on Filey war memorial. | Simon13303 | |
| Muston war memorial | Simon13303 | |
| Muston war memorial | Simon13303 |
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