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Herbert Dixon was born on 11th August 1916. He joined the BUFFS on March 15th, 1940. He volunteered for, and was attached to, No.5 Independent Company. He later again volunteered to join the newly formed No.2 Commando under Lt. Col. Newman. He served with No.2 Commando for the remainder of the war. Post war aged 75 he wrote his memoirs and these are now included in our 'Letters' album located in the gallery titled Letters, Documents ,Reports, Maps, Certificates.

Our thanks to his grandson Tim Huelin who has provided all the photos and information. Tim adds " Bert passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home in December 1999 at the age of 83. I can also honestly say that he was the kindest and funniest bloke that I've ever had the honour of knowing certainly not the soldiering type, but I suppose not many were."

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Served 5 and 6 Troops. Photo courtesy of his grandson Tim Huelin
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Photo courtesy of his grandson Tim Huelin. Posted by Pete R
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Bert Dixon. The Buffs, No.5 Ind. Coy., and No 2 Cdo 6 troop (moving to 5 troop late 43)

Photo courtesy of his grandson Tim Huelin. Posted by Pete R.
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No.2 Commando. Known as 'Bert' or to some Commandos as 'Herbie'. He was originally in 6 troop but was moved to 5 troop when the Commando was restructured late 1943. This photo was taken at a rest camp just outside Rome on 8th August 1944 as is written on the reverse which is attached here.

[Photo courtesy of his grandson Tim Huelin. Posted by Pete R.]
In album Fus. Herbert Dixon, No.2 Commando 5 and 6 troops.]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sat, 14 Sep 2024 19:27:59 +0100