Percy Dixon
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He was the son of Selina Dixon and the brother of Charlotte Dixon. They lived with Selina's mother Harriet Bradshaw in 1901 at 10 Bruce Grove and in 1911 at 162 Wilford Road (both Meadows Nottingham).
Driver Percy Dixon, enlisted at Nottingham and served with “B” Battery, 70th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, he died of wounds on 31st July 1918. He is buried in Royallieu French National Cemetery, Compiegne.
Id confirmed by Soldiers' Effects Register He was born J/A/S/1895 so may have been 23 when killed. In memoriam published 31st July 1919 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- DIXON. – In ever-loving memory of my dear and only son, who died of wounds received in France, July 31st, 1918. – Sadly missed by his mother. “DIXON. – In ever-loving memory of Driver Percy Dixon, R.F.A., who died of wounds, in France, July 31st, 1918. – Fondly remembered. – Doll. “DIXON. – In loving memory of my dear nephew, Dvr. Percy Dixon, R.F.A., who died of wounds received in action July 31st, 1918. Dearly loved. Deeply mourned. – From his aunt Lottie. “DIXON. – In fond and fragrant memory of my dear nephew, Driver Percy Dixon, R.F.A., who died of wounds received in France July 31st, 1918. A day of remembrance sad to recall. – From his loving Auntie Brocklesby, of Grimsby.” Above are courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918
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