Born at Sheffield, England. Attended schools in Piedmont Valley, NS. Hobby, study of internal combustion engines. Worked as motor mechanic and truck driver. Enl. New Glasgow Feb, 1942. Trained, New glasgow, Camp Borden. Overseas 1942 to serve in GB. Surv. parents, Mr. Mrs. Harry Dixon, Piedmont, NS., Brother Edward serving in armed forces. Â