Monday, July 09, 2007

William and Tom Dickinson

Here ia a photograph of William and Tom Dickinson, taken during the First world war. My grandfather William was profoundly deaf and so spent the war in the pioneer corps attached to the DLI and spent most of the war collecting dead bodies for burial. He survived the war, but it affected him throughout his life and he would never discuss his experiences with anyone.

 

 

Submitted by Michael Dickinson 

Posted by cloughy at 19:18:32 | Permanent Link | Comments (3) |
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1 - I have noticed that a very young William Dickinson is on photograph 8 gallery 5. In proximity is Jennie Dickinson who may well be a relation of his. (Comment this)

Written by: Wilf Bell at 2007/08/12 - 17:39:27
2 - Tom Dickinson is also on the photograph - I nearly missed that. (Comment this)

Written by: Wilf Bell at 2007/08/12 - 17:56:42
3 - This was a pleasant surprise to see the photo of Mr Dickinson and his brother Tom. I well remember Mr Dickinson who worked at New Brancepeth Cokeworks. Asa child I thought Mr Dickinsons deafness was a result of his work. Mr Dickinsons sons Tom, Dennis and Sid were close friends of ours and the photo brings back some many happy memories. Thank you Michael. (Comment this)

Written by: korky at 2007/10/24 - 20:11:34
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