Service Details
Name:
 DIMMICK
Given Name:
 OLIVER
Initials:
 O
Rank:
 Major
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Regiment:
 South African Mounted Rifles
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Unit:
 2nd Regt.
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Date of Death:
 1916-09-22
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Date of Birth:
 1861-11-02
Age:
 54
Cause of Death:
 Died of pancreatitis, at Windhoek
Decorations:
 King
Citations:
 LG 1 January 1913 - "In recognition of deeds of exceptional bravery and for long, distinguished and meritorious service"; Officers whose Services were brought to Notice by the Commandant of Militia LG June 1907 pg. 4344 - "For his gallantry in the attack on the police at Impanza, rescuing Trumpeter Milton, who was wounded"
Additional
Information:
Husband of Mrs. Dimmick, of Pietmaritzburg, South Africa. ref. Gallantry Awards to the South Africa Police. Recommended for Victoria Cross, for 1906 Natal Uprising action which he later received King's Police Medal.
Commemoration
Country:
 South Africa
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Locality:
 Kwazulu Natal
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Cemetery:
 DURBAN (ORDNANCE ROAD) MILITARY CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 Grave 120

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