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Dixon, R.M., Boy 1st Class, 1916

R.M. Dixon

Blyth News 02/06/1924

On Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, is the name of J/39953 1st Class Boy Robert Milburn Dixon, serving with the Royal Navy on H.M.S. “Black Prince”, who died 31/05/1916.

He was the son of Robert Milburn Dixon and F. Dixon, of 13, Boathouse Terrace, Cambois, Blyth.

Morpeth Herald 07/07/1916 carries a brief obituary:
Seaman R.M. Dixon, of Boathouse Terrace, Cambois, H.M.S. Black Prince, lost.

The Blyth News 02/06/1924 carries the following "In Memoriam" notice:
In loving memory of our dear son, Robert Milburn Dixon, lost on the Black Prince in the Jutland Battle May 31st, 1916.
Once our home was bright and happy
But how sad it is today;
For the one we loved so dearly
Has for ever passed away.
Could we but hear his loving voice
Or see his smiling face,
The aching of our hearts would cease
And sunshine take its place.
Ever remembered by his loving father, mother, brothers and sisters.

Robert Milburn Dixon is remembered at Cambois on C6.02 and on our List of Ships’ crews

H.M.S. Black Prince Roll of Honour
The CWGC entry for Boy 1st Class Dixon

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk