World War 1
Search the known records to date of those lost from the wider Alnwick area in World War 1
Generally showing where they are commemorated, when they died and some basic facts about each person. There are gaps, however, so if you can fill in any missing details do please contact us.
Charles William Dixon-Johnson
Forename(s):
Charles William
Surname:
Dixon-Johnson
Initial(s):
C W
Service Number:
54593
Rank:
Rifleman
Regiment:
Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment), 1/7th Battalion (Leeds Rifles) Territorial Force
(N.B. Coldstream History Society lists his battalion as the 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion, which probably preceded his move to 1/7th Battalion)
Died:
04/10/1917
Aged:
42
Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)
Service History:
Unknown
Background:
Born at Sedgefield, County Durham.
Son of Cuthbert Dixon-Johnson of Aykley Heads, Durham.
Resident at Hethpoole, Kirknewton, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Kirknewton War Memorial
Kirknewton, St. Gregory the Great's Church, Plaque with the inscription 'If Love could Save - Thou hadst Not Died'