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Rank Sgt.
Service # 602947
Unit # 7th
Resident Northwood
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Regimental number: 602947 Rank Sgt. Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2511 – 27, Item: 354856, PDF:- B2511-SO27.   Date of Birth 25/06/1895 at Sheffield, England. N of K: A. E. Johnson (employer) of R. R. # 2 Northwood, Kent Co., ON. A single farmer living at Northwood. Attestation: 17/08/15 at London, ON. to 34th Bn.

A British Home Child. Born in Sheffield, England. Emigrated from Sheffield Union Workhouse (now the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield via Dr. Barnardo in 1908.

Age 20 years, Height: 5’ 5 ½”, Girth: 36 ½’, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue: Hair: Brown. Weight: 140 #. Medical at London, ON. “Fit”, 1915. At some time Harold had “extensive scars on his front thighs.” He had listed no next of kin: In that place he listed Mr. A. E. Johnson, R.R. #2, Northwood, ON. his employer.

Arrived in England  aboard the S. S. California 1/11/15. He joined with the 34th Bn. August to October 1915. transferred to the 23rd Bn. at Bramshott, 25/05/16. Transferred to the 2nd Bn. – TOS 31/05/16 to France. 16/06/16 to the 7th Bn. 12/05/17. He was approved to L/Cpl. 28/11/17. Promoted in the Field 28/11/17 to Cpl. He was promoted again to the rank of Sgt.,a Military Medal 27/03/18 

Sgt. Dickinson was given a 10 Day leave to Paris he returned from leave. His last Pay was for April 1918.

“Sgt. Harold Dickinson died of wounds 21/03/1918. “While standing at the door of his hut he was hit in the head by a piece of shrapnel from a bomb by the enemy airplane on the evening of 21 March, 1918. He was immediately evacuated by No.1 Cdn CCC. where he succumbed to his wound.”

The 7th Bn. – Military Medal. Buried at Houch in, British Cemetery – Pas de Calais, France. At I.G. 24 

It seems that rightfully his Memorial Scroll  (27-01-21) and the Memorial Plaque (aka the Death Penny) and his MM went to his employer, A. E. Johnson c/o Clark & Foley, Barristers, of Chatham, ON.  

 Found in McCully School Reunion Book 1841 – 1968. 

DICKINSON, HAROLD. Initials: H Nationality: Canadian Rank: Sergeant Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment) Unit Text: 7th Bn. Age: 23 Date of Death: 21/03/1918 Service No: 602947 Awards: M M Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. G. 24. Cemetery: HOUCHIN BRITISH CEMETERY.

DICKINSON , Harold Age: 13 Sex: M Year of arrival: 1908 Microfilm reel: T-493 Ship: SS Dominion Port of departure: Liverpool Departure Date: 21 May 1908 Port of arrival: Quebec 

Arrival Date: 31 May 1908 Party: Dr Barnardo’s Destination: Toronto Ontario i/c Mr. Lloyd.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cenotaph Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham
Awards MM
Sources Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, MCWI, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2511 – 27, LAC, CVWM, Found in McCully School Reunion Book 1841 – 1968. Photos on PictureMe., BHC
Supplemental Information Age: 23 Date of Death: 21/03/1918 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: I. G. 24. Cemetery: HOUCHIN BRITISH CEMETERY.
Height 5'5 1/2"
Weight 140 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 20 yrs.
Complexion Fair
Hair Brown
Race white
Birthplace 25/06/1895 at Sheffield, England.
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment Farming for Adam E. Johnston, Northwood
Marital Status single
When Enlisted Aug. 1915
Where Enlisted London, Ontario
Next of Kin A. E. Johnson (employer) of R. R. # 2 Northwood, Kent Co., ON.

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