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Percy Dickenson commemorated on Christleton War Memorial

Percy Dickenson

Commemorated on War Memorial and Church Memorial at St James’ and Christleton Institute
A Memorial Service was held at St James’ Christleton January 1916

Name:
Percy Dickenson
Home Address
North Weald Lancashire. Son of George and Susannah Dickenson of Southport
Birth Place:
On his war records is given as 46 Temple Fortune Lane, Hendon
Family Address:
During the war; c/o Miss L Dickenson of Littleton, Chester
Enlisted:
Harlesden
Regiment:
8th Battalion Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regt.)
Battalion:
10th Battalion
Rank:
Private
Service Number:
16527
Death Date:
16th December 1915. Age 40 years
Death Location:
In the Dardanelles
Type of Casualty:
Heart failure
Commemorated:
He is buried and commemorated on Hill 10 at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli. Ref. II F 14
Commemorated on War Memorial and Church Memorial at St James’ and Christleton Institute.
A Memorial Service was held at St James’ Christleton in January 1916

He lost his life in the Dardanelles
The Rector of Christleton GMV Hickey

It appears that Percy was killed on 16th December 1915, during the Allied evacuation of Anzac & Suvla Bays, which took place,between 12-20th December. His Regiment had been part of the landing force at Suvla Bay on the 6-7th August, as part of the 11th (Northern) division on B Beach, but they met with great resistance, and this attack was a disaster from the start, with the enemy holding the high ground all around and the instructions from the Officers in charge chaotic. By the time the advance attack began the Turkish re enforcements were in position, and the attack grounded to a halt. The Suvla Bay beachhead was secure but the hills all around were held by the Turks including Hill10. 18,000casualties had been sustained for virtually no gain. The final main action took place on the 29th August around what is known as Hill 60, and it is here that Norman Okell serving with the Anzac Battalions and also from Littleton had been killed on 28th August, and is commemorated there. Tom Broster from Village Road in Christleton died on 7th August and is buried at the nearby Shrapnel Valley Cemetery.

  • Chrisleton War Memorial

    Chrisleton War Memorial

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    Hill 10

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Percy Dickenson commemorated on Christleton War Memorial