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We remember George William Dixon
We remember George William Dixon
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1899
location
15 Moor View Road, Hunslet, Leeds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6968759
22nd July 1899
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:6968924
1901
1901
location
251/269 Mount Street, Bradford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6968924
1901
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:6968926
1911
1911
location
91 Church Street, Bolton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6968926
1911
1915
employment
Cinema Operator, Renter's Clerk & Electrician
A Cunningham - Picture Palace
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:8850491
29th January 1915 - 25th August 1918
1917
enlistment
South Farnborough
United Kingdom
Source:8850491
29th August 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Cadet
93239
No 5 Officer Cadet Wing
Source:6968931
15th September 1917 - 27th November 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Cadet
93239
No 2 Officer Cadet Wing
Source:6968931
27th November 1917 - 19th October 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Pte 2/A Mech 3
93239
Source:9053869
1st April 1918
1918
location
24 Carlton Street, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6968931
28th May 1918
1918
appointments
Sergeant Non-Tech
Source:6968931
12th October 1918
1918
events
Training Depot Station
Training
Cranwell
United Kingdom
Instruction in aviation ceased 26th November 1918.
Source:6968931
19th October 1918 - 20th January 1919
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
93239
59th Wing
Source:6968931
19th October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9054381
25th January 1919
1919
events
Sergeant Non-Technical
Transferred to RAF Reserve
Source:9054381
22nd February 1919
1927
dates
Age 28
Source:6969373
10th September 1927
1927
employment
Contractor
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:6969373
10th September 1927
1927
marriage
Elise Clough
Source:8850518
10th September 1927
1927
location
Carlton Street, Leeds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6969373
10th September 1927
1928
children
Elise Doreen Dixon
Source:6971705
31st December 1928
1928
employment
Bill Posting Contractor
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:6971705
31st December 1928
1928
location
4 Edgware Mount, Leeds
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6971705
31st December 1928
1935
children
Enid Marian Dixon
Source:8655175
12th March 1935
1935
employment
Bill Poster
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:8655175
12th March 1935
1935
location
4 Edgware Mount, Leeds
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8655175
12th March 1935
1939
employment
Billposter Publishers Depot
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:8603846
1939
1939
location
4 Edgware Mount, Leeds
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8603846
1939
education
Hindley and Abram Grammar School
Wigan
United Kingdom
Source:8850491
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Source:6968931
1983
employment
Jeweller's Stock Clerk (Retired)
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:6969382
5th June 1983
1983
death
Not War Related
Died in St James's Hospital of Bronchopneumonia
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:6969382
5th June 1983
burial
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:8677376
sibling
Stephen Johnson Dixon
Source:6968926
1983
location
133 Sandringham Drive, Moortown, Leeds
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6969382
5th June 1983
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Dixon |
| Source | 6849889 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Sandringham Drive, Moortown, Leeds | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th June 1983 | |
| 15 Moor View Road, Hunslet, Leeds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 22nd July 1899 | |
| 24 Carlton Street, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th May 1918 | |
| 251/269 Mount Street, Bradford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 4 Edgware Mount, Leeds | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st December 1928 | |
| 4 Edgware Mount, Leeds | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th March 1935 | |
| 4 Edgware Mount, Leeds | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| 91 Church Street, Bolton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Carlton Street, Leeds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th September 1927 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | |||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 93239 | No 2 Officer Cadet Wing | Cadet | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 93239 | 59th Wing | Sergeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 93239 | No 5 Officer Cadet Wing | Cadet | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 93239 | Pte 2/A Mech 3 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elise Doreen Dixon | daughter | 31st December 1928 | |
| Enid Marian Dixon | daughter | 12th March 1935 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Dixon | mother | ||
| Stephen Johnson Dixon | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Johnson Dixon | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elise Clough | wife | 10th September 1927 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-08-01 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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GravestoneThis is the gravestone for George William & Elise Dixon in Harehills cemetery, Leeds.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Muster Roll of April 1918 | Howard13056 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George William Dixon | Howard13056 | |
| Gravestone | Howard13056 |
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