Family History, Dixon Chart 0200 William Dixon and Rose Minnie Danton

WWII information for William DIXON Rank: Corporal, Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers Age: 43 Date of Death: 05/02/1945: Service No: 6078075 Additional information: Son of William and Ethel Mary Dixon; husband of Rose Minnie Dixon, of Broadstairs, Kent. Grave/Memorial Reference: VII. D. 10. Cemetery: BARI WAR CEMETERY Information from Forces War Records sent by John TERRY 29/10/2014 First Name: William Initials: W Surname: DIXON DOB: Circa 1902 Age: 43 Birth Town: West Hartlepool. Nationality: British Date of Death: 05/02/1945 Information: Parents: William and Ethel Mary Dixon; husband of Rose Minnie Dixon, of Broadstairs, Kent. Rank: Corporal Service Number: 6078075 Campaign Medals: War Medal 1939-1945 As with most Armed Forces Serving Personal during the conflict of World War Two, William DIXON was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal. 1939-45 Star Given the information available to us it is likely that William DIXON was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945. William DIXON would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration. Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp. Service: British Army Regiment: Royal Engineers Royal Engineers during World War 2 Maybe the most, greatest achievements of the RE’s were the construction and operation of the Mulberry Harbour its support for the Battle of Normandy 1944. Archive Reference: WO 304/18 Commemorated: Britain Place of Death: Italy Collections: UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939-1945 1911 1 Montague Road, Ramsgate, Kent 1922 Broadstairs, Kent (Forces War Records for medals of husband William)

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