In Memory Of
RIXON, THEODORE MEREDITH
Service Details
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel
Unit:
6th Bn.
Unit 2:
attd. 8th Bn.
Regiment:
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Date of Death:
1917-09-19
Cause of Death:
Died on active service
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
XLVII. F. 17.
Cemetery:
POELCAPELLE BRITISH CEMETERY
Localitly:
Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-V.
Country:
Belgium
Additional Information
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."
Husband of Mrs. Gladys Mary Campbell (remarried), of Lancaster, Mily Mine, Insiza, Rhodesia. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918
