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: 
37

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.