Dickinson, J. | Universities at War

Personal details

Name on Memorial:

Dickinson, J.

Forename(s):

John

Surname:

Dickinson

Date of Death:

Sunday, April 8, 1917

Age at Death:

University life

College:

Armstrong College, Newcastle upon Tyne

Staff or Student:

Student

Military Service

The information displayed here is at the time of death.

Rank:

Lieutenant

Service:

Army

Unit:

Royal Field Artillery, 72nd Brigade

Prisoner of War:

Military Training:

Officers’ Training Corps, Armstrong College

Theatre of War:

France and Flanders

Biography

During WWI John served with the Royal Field Artillery, 72nd Brigade.

John died on 8th April 1917 aged 25.

Addresses before and during the war

4 The Cloisters, Sunderland (place of residence 1901 and 1911 Census)

Place of Burial or Battle Site Memorial

John is buried in the Ecoivres Military Cemetery Mont-St. Eloi in Pas De Calais, France.

Memorials

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Research information

Sources:

Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Newcastle University Archives (Roll of Service, Armstrong College Calendars, The Northerner Student Magazine)

Researched by:

Sophie Anderton