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Surname: DICKINSON
Forename(s): Ernest
Place of Birth: Settle, Yorkshire
Service No: 265650
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 1/7th Battalion
Division: 49th (West Riding) Division
Age: 25
Date of Death: 1918-04-29
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Panel 82 to 85.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: SETTLE, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Ernest Dickinson was the son of Henry and Sarah Jane Dickinson, née Robinson. Henry was born at Wigglesworth and Sarah at Settle, Yorkshire.
1901 Settle, Yorkshire Census: Victoria Street - Earnest Dickinson, aged 7 years, born Settle, son of Henry and Sarah Jane Dickinson.
1911 Settle, Yorkshire Census: Castleburgh Lane - Ernest Dickinson, aged 17 years, born Settle, son of Sarah Jane Dickinson, widow.
Ernest is listed in the Nominal Roll of the 1/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment): Pte E. Dickenson.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Ernest Dickinson, 2623, 265650, 1/6 W. Rid. R. Theatre of War first served in (1) [France]. Date of entry therein: 14.4.15.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Ernest Dickinson, 265650, 1/6 W. Rid. R.; 1/7 W. Rid. R. Pres. died 29.4.18.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Ernest Dickinson, 265650, 1/7 Bn W. Ridings. Date and Place of Death: 22[sic].4.18 presumed on or since. France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother - Sarah. £21 0s. 0d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Ernest. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Sarah Dickinson. Relationship: Mother. Address: 3, Well Hill, Settle, Yorks.
Ernest was killed in action during the Battle of the Scherpenberg, 29th April, near Millekruisse, Belgium.
See also: ‘Guiseley Terriers: A Small Part in The Great War – A History of the 1/6th Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment’ by Stephen Barber (2018).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
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Private Ernest DICKINSON
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 49th (West Riding) Division
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25 July 1919
DICKINSON – In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Private Ernest Dickinson, youngest son of the late Henry and Mrs. Dickinson, of Settle, missing since April 29th, 1918, now officially reported to have died on that date, or since.
3 Well Hill, Settle.
30 April 1920
DICKINSON – In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Pte. Ernest Dickinson, West Riding Regt., missing April 29th, 1918, later presumed killed on that date, aged 21 years.
In our home you are fondly remembered,
Sweet memories cling round your dear name;
Hearts that loved you with deep affection
Do love you in death just the same.
From his loving Mother and Family, Castle Hill, Settle.
29 April 1921
DICKINSON – In loving memory of Pte. Ernest Dickinson, killed in France, April 29th, 1918.
Three years have passed; our hearts still sore;
As time goes on we miss him more.
Ever remembered by his Mother, Brothers and Sisters-in-law, Well Hill, Settle.
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