DIXON, Herbert

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Known as: 
Bert, Herbie
Rank: 
Fusilier
Unit / Base: 
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
Service: 
Army
Number: 
6290340
Born: 
Friday, August 11, 1916
Died : 
December, 1999
Operations: 
‘Sicily - Operation Husky’
Salerno - Operation Avalanche
Herbie Dixon 2 Commando

Herbert Dixon enlisted with the Buffs on 15 March 1940. He then volunteered for No.5 Independent Company. After joining No.2 Commando he was posted to 6 troop. Late 1943 when the Commando was restructured he was moved to 5 troop. There are group photos of him and others in the 5 troop album.

Sources
Life Story (see linked content below)

[Image] Tim Huelin (grandson)

Photo of Commando in Gallery: 
Yes
Archive pages : 
No 2 Commando
No 5 Independent Company

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