Captain Edward Ransome Dixon
25 Nov 1900 - 23 Nov 1991
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Caption & credit
Edward Dixon (from Kath Summersby)
Biography
Born in Jarrow to John and Ada Dixon, he married Mary Punton in 1929.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Riding Group 1 (Yorkshire) | Group Commander | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| North Riding Group 1 (Yorkshire) | Area Commander | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
JGIQ 142/1
Occupation
Insurance inspector
Career
He was promoted from Lieutenant to Captain on 30 Apr 1943
According to Angus Ogilvy of Marton Patrol, Captain Dixon lost some fingers in a training accident while with Auxiliary Units. The records of dusability record the accident occurring on 5 Mar 1944. A claim was first submitted 6 days later and he received a series of payments for loss of earnings.
Address
60, Oak Road, Redcar, North Riding, Yorkshire. Telephone Redcar 415
Other information
A WW1 veteran he served in the Merchant Navy and was awarded the British medal and the Mercantile Marine Medal Oct 1919.
References
The National Archives in Kew WO199/3389
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register
Granddaughter Kath Summersby