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We remember Richard Dixon
We remember Richard Dixon
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1898
sibling
Elsie
Source:8839119
1898
1899
sibling
Cecil L
Source:8839119
1899
1901
location
Dodworth, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8839119
1901
1902
sibling
John Robert
Source:8648988
1902
1904
sibling
Doris
Source:8648988
1904
1905
sibling
Nellie
Source:8648988
1905
1907
sibling
Florence
Source:8648988
1907
1908
sibling
Wilfred
Source:8648988
1908
1911
location
1 Miners Inn, Dodworth, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8648988
1911
1914
enlistment
Source:7705423
18th November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/19450
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:8897519
18th November 1914 - 10th March 1919
1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/19450
HMS Yarmouth
Source:8897519
1st June 1915 - 6th April 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Dixon |
| Source | 7705423 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Miners Inn, Dodworth, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Dodworth, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | CH/19450 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | CH/19450 | HMS Yarmouth | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Dixon | father | ||
| Lucy Ann | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie | sister | 1898 | |
| Cecil L | brother | 1899 | |
| John Robert | brother | 1902 | |
| Doris | brother | 1904 | |
| Nellie | sister | 1905 | |
| Florence | sister | 1907 | |
| Wilfred | sister | 1908 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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HMS Yarmouth at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Yarmouth at the Battle of Jutland
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Barnsley Men at the Battle of JutlandMore about Barnsley Men at the Battle of Jutland
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Register from Dodworth Parish Church | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 |
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