Pte
John Thomas Dixon

Information about birth

Date of birth:
21/08/1881
Place of birth:
Heworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

General information

Last known residence:
Coal Creek, British Columbia, Canada
Profession:
Farmer
Religion:
Roman Catholic

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
931421
Enlistment date:
13/05/1916
Enlistment place:
Fernie, British Columbia, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Mounted Rifles, 2nd Bn.  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
30/10/1917
Place of death:
Vapour Farm, Passchendaele, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
36

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 30, 32.

Points of interest 4

#1 Place of birth
#2 Last known residence
#3 Enlistment place
#4 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action." Whilst advancing with his Company across a swamp at Vapour Farm during the operations on Passchendaele Ridge, he was struck in the head and body by shrapnel and instantly killed.

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