Service Details
Name:
 RIXON
Given Name:
 THEODORE MEREDITH
Initials:
 T M
Rank:
 Lieutenant Colonel
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Regiment:
 King's Royal Rifle Corps
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Unit:
 6th Bn.
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Unit 2:
 attd. 8th Bn.
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Date of Death:
 1917-09-19
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Cause of Death:
 Died on active service
Decorations:
 M C
Citations:
 LG Sup 25 August 1916 - "For conspicuous gallantry and ability in handling his command after the explosion of an enemy mine. Though badly shaken he acted with great determination, and consolidated his position under heavy fire."
Additional
Information:
Husband of Mrs. Gladys Mary Campbell (remarried), of Lancaster, Mily Mine, Insiza, Rhodesia. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918
Commemoration
Country:
 Belgium
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Locality:
 Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-V.
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Cemetery:
 POELCAPELLE BRITISH CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 XLVII. F. 17.

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