| Regimental number | 1071 |
| Place of birth | Blackhall Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Blackall, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, V G Dixon, Blackall, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of a detached party, charged with reducing the last elements of enemy resistance in a village. He captured two machine guns, with the remainder of their detachments, and, co-operating with great skill with the centre party, he drove one officer and twelve men into their hands. He led his own party with much coolness and determination, and, though wounded, remained with his men till the village was cleared. He showed fine qualities of leadership, and his example inspired his men with great dash and confidence.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in the attack on 3rd May 1917 in obtaining reliable information as to the progress of the attack on our right flank. Later he rallied a party of 40 stragglers and took an enemy post. In rescuing a wounded comrade he was wounded in the head but remained at duty for another 6 hours.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
