John Dixon (photograph)
Item
Title
John Dixon (photograph)
Who?
John Dixon
Item(s)
Photo of John and wife May
Story
John Dixon was the uncle of Joe Dixon of Menston. He was born at High Spen, Co. Durham. He joined the Durham Light Infantry in 1918 and was awarded the Military Medal and two wound stripes. Although he had been badly injured he was photographed showing him as goalkeeper in the victorious 5th Reserve Battalion Durham Light Infantry winning the Humber Garrison Association Football Challenge Cup.
When?
1918
Where?
Served in France
Contributor
Joe Dixon, nephew
Collection Day
3 November 2018, Menston
This item was submitted on February 7, 2019