The Queen Alexandra's Nursing site gives 1942 as the date of death, as does the plaque in the church. All other records including the Probate Record state 1944.
The Berwickshire News and Advertiser 07/03/1944 reports:
"Lost at Sea.
Sister Sarah Elizabeth (Bessie) Dixon, Q.A.I.M.N.S/R., who was serving on a hospital ship, has been posted missing presumed lost in January, 1944. She is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Dixon, East Ditchburn, Eglingham. Sister Dixon qualified as a nurse at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle. At the outbreak of war she volunteered for active service. She nursed Sir Thomas Oliver during his illness and then went to hospitals at Shotley Bridge, Lincoln and Kirkwall. She joined the hospital ship on May 14th, 1943. After the ship had been hit Sister Dixon and Sister Harrison stayed on board to help with the wounded."
Sarah Elizabeth Dixon is remembered in South Charlton on S39.01 and S39.02 and in Eglingham on E18.01 and E18.03
