Dickinson, Herbert Spencer OW(1906)

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TitleCaptain Herbert Spencer DickinsonBiography

Accountant. Captain and Stroke of the 1911 Crew; member of 1910 Crew; Prefect. Memorial door at Adamson Hall.

See also the photo of the cross marking his grave

Birth / Death- Died 25/09/1917First Year at Wesley1906

Identifiers

First NameHerbertMiddle NameSpencerLast NameDickinsonGenderMaleCategoryMilitary Service | PeopleSubject (Keyword)World War (1914-1918) World War I World War (1914-1918)

Connections

CollectionMilitary ServiceEventWorld War I

Military Service

Date Enlisted17th August 1914Enlisted Unit5th Battalion, D CompanyService DetailAt Gallipoli as a Private, promoted through the ranks to Captain. At the Battle of Polygon Wood, he was leading his company to positions for an attack. Probably killed by shelling. Lt Joynt (brother of Lt Joynt VC) killed in the same action buried next to himAge at Death25Final Unit57th BattalionCemetery / MemorialThe Huts CemeteryCemetery / Memorial DetailPlot 7 Row D Grave 19RankCaptain

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Dickinson, Herbert Spencer OW(1906)