In Memory Of

DICKINSON, HERBERT

Service Details
Age:
38
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
10th Bn.
Unit 2:
attd. 2nd Bn. Middlesex Regiment
Regiment:
Gloucestershire Regiment
Date of Death:
1918-05-27
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Commemoration
Cemetery:
SOISSONS MEMORIAL
Localitly:
Aisne
Country:
France
Additional Information
Decorations:
M C
Citations:
LG Sup 16 September 1918 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a composite company in a counter-attack through a heavy barrage, and by his courage and example inspired his men. After gaining his objective, he consolidated his position with great skill."
Son of the late Mr. T. J. and of Mrs. Dickinson, of "The Balcony," Upholland, Lancs.; husband of Augusta Ferrier Dickinson, of Johannesburg, South Africa. Served in the South African Campaign.