Charles Arthur Dickson

Rank:

Sergeant

Regimental number:

772692

Unit at enlistment:

125th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Greater London

Birth city:

London

Address at enlistment:

80 Marlborough Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

80 Marlborough Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Paper hanger

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

BX May 26, 1917

Word was received here today that Private Charles Arthur Dickson, of the first overseas battalion of the Dufferin Rifles, has been wounded.

BX August 28, 1950

Charles A. Dickson

The death of Charles Arthur Dickson, husband of Lillian Burgess, occurred this morning in Brantford general Hospital, in his 72nd year. He was born in London, England, and had been a resident of Brantford for the last 39 years. Mr. Dickson was a veteran of the First World War and a member of Branch 92 Canadian Legion. He was well known in the decorating trade. Surviving besides his widow are two sons, George C., and Edward H., both of Brantford; a sister, Mrs. F. Farnham, Brantford, and seven grandchildren. Mr. Dickson is resting at the Beckett Funeral Home where the service will be conducted Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.

BX August 31, 1950

Charles A. Dickson

The funeral service for Charles Arthur Dickson, 160 Nelson Street, was conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Beckett Funeral Home. Rev. C.V. Tomkins of St. Luke’s Anglican Church, officiated. The pallbearers, all members of Branch 90, Canadian Legion, in charge of D. Monkman, were S. King, J. Turner, R. Sloat, J. Lune, E. Flath, and G. Rickwood. Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery.