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DIXON Norman Ferguson Capt
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/20582
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This record is about the DIXON Norman Ferguson Capt dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/20582
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Title (The name of the record)
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DIXON Norman Ferguson Capt
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Date (When the record was created)
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2000-2024
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Description (What the record is about)
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The user is advised to read the FINDING AIDS document linked to this catalogue for an explanation of the method by which this record has been created and any terms used.
Surname: DIXON;
Forename(s): Norman Ferguson;
Initials: NF;
Rank: Capt;
Resided in: Pitlochry;
Previous Number: 1700;
Previous Regiment: Lothian & Border Horse;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 64 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 153 Coy;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 64 Coy;
How killed: DOW;
Where: Belgium;
When killed: 05-Oct-1917;
Awarded: MID;
Other Data: NB: also known as Norman Ferguson Dixon STOCKS
son of Thomas Stocks, adopted son of John H Dixon. Born:Craigie Terrace, Dundee 27/2/1895, educ: Edinburgh Academy. Living at Clatchnafaire, Pitlocry. Enlisted aged 19 and a Student.
Served as Tpr, Lothian & Border Horse. Disch to Commsn 5/3/1915. 2/Lt 6 BW 5/3/1915 With 153 Coy at formation, Jan 1916. Capt 6 Bn Black Watch
reported to 64 Coy as 2 I/c 12/10/1916 - to command 27/8/1917
10/9/1917 attd 64 Coy MGC. Died of wounds 5/10/1917 and buried Menin Road South Cem, Ypres.
Appointed 2 I/c 9/10/1916 - 153 Coy
On Roll of Honour Morgan Academy as Norman Ferguson Dixon Stocks. - photograph
Brass Memorial Plaque: Holy Trinity Church, Pitlochry
War Diary 64 Coy 4/10/1917: "3.30am a shell landed in the door of the HQ dugout, killing the OC of 237 Coy and 3 men and wounding Capt Dixon, 2/Lt Pledger & 5 men………."
photo GS Archives;Other Notes: DIXON, Captain, NORMAN FERGUSON, Mentioned in Despatches, 6th Bn. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) and Machine Gun Corps. Died of wounds 5th October 1917. Age 22. Brother of Jeanie C. Stocks, of "Fergus Bank," 14, Craigie Terrace, Dundee. II. L. 1. Menin Road South Military Cemetery - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
MID LG: 21/12/1917 (Black Watch - attd MGC);Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon
Related National Archives files: WO374/19929:;
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
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Language (The language of the record)
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English
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- Graham Sacker
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1 digital record
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- Finding Aids page on VMGCRA Website: https://vickersmg.blog/about/research/mgcdatabase/. Additional material may be available for VMGCRA Patreon subscribers at: https://www.patreon.com/vickersmg/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=skr20582 . Ensure you are logged in to check. Subscribe from £3 per month.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/b4c16c9d-eee8-4c88-b17f-c24d196977f0/
Series information
SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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Within the fonds: SKR.2025.11
Machine Gun Corps Database Collection
Within the series: SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
Within the file: SKR/DAT/IP
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DIXON Norman Ferguson Capt