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We remember John Arthur Dixon
We remember John Arthur Dixon
Timeline
Timeline
1891
birth
Source:6199123
1st January 1891
service
Royal Navy
Z/6386
Royal Naval Division
Source:6199123
location
4 Glencoe Villas, Newbridge Road, Hull
United Kingdom
Source:6199123
1917
death
Died of wounds
Shot in the abdomen at the Battle of Miraumont on the 17th February 1917. Arthur was moved to the Casualty Clearing Station at Dernancourt where he died of his injuries two days later (19th).
Dernancourt
France
Source:8866768
19th February 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Arthur |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Dixon |
| Source | 6199123 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Glencoe Villas, Newbridge Road, Hull | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
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| Royal Navy | Z/6386 | Royal Naval Division |
Media
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John Arthur DixonThe photograph with an unknown soldier was taken by L Stickley, 7 Damory Street, Blandford.Contributed by:
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John Arthur DixonPhotograph clearly indicates he is in Drake Battalion. This photo is also taken by L Stickley at 7 Damory Street, Blandford.Contributed by:
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John Arthur DixonArthur (Right) with unknown Soldier possibly at Blandford Camp, Dorset.Contributed by:
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John Arthur DixonArthur (Left) with two unknown Soldiers. The photograph was taken by Walshams Ltd., 60 Doughty St. & Provinces.Contributed by:
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Death CertificationDeath certification sent to wife Eliza on the 15th March 1917 confirming Arthurs death from gunshot wounds on the 19th February 1917.Contributed by:
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Memorial PlaqueThe Plaque was issued to wife Eliza along with a Memorial Scroll.Contributed by:
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MedalsThe 1914 - 1915 Star, the 1914 - 1918 Victory Medal and the British War Medal 1914 - 1919, posthumously awarded to Arthur.Contributed by:
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Original GraveThe wooden cross which marked the location of Arthur's original grave at Dernancourt.Contributed by:
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St Saviours Church - MemorialMemorial in St Saviour's Church, Lidget Lane, Retford to those servicemen from the Parish who died in World War 1.Contributed by:
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Headstone Inscription ReportCommonwealth War Graves Headstone Inscription Report.Contributed by:
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Personal Headstone Inscription FormCommonwealth War Graves Personal Headstone Inscription Form showing the words chosen by widow Eliza for Arthurs headstone.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105973 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Retford War Memorial - Heroes of World War | Ian105973 | |
| Nottinghamshire County Council - Roll of Honour | Ian105973 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Ian105973 |
Multimedia
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| Death Certification | Ian105973 | |
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| Memorial Plaque | Ian105973 | |
| Memorial Scroll | Ian105973 | |
| Retford War Memorial | Ian105973 | |
| Medals | Ian105973 | |
| Original Grave | Ian105973 | |
| Headstone | Ian105973 | |
| St Saviours Church - Memorial | Ian105973 | |
| Headstone Inscription Report | Ian105973 | |
| Personal Headstone Inscription Form | Ian105973 |
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