Charles Dix (1884-1918)
Hartlepool ironworker served as a stoker in the Royal Naval Reserve on HM Motor Lighter X138
Charles Dix was born in Hartlepool on 24 March 1884. Little is known of his early family life other than he had a brother called Chris Dix. In 1911, whilst working as an iron foundry labourer, Charles was a boarder at 17 High Casebourne Road, Hartlepool.
Charles was a member of the Royal Naval Reserve and saw active service from the outbreak of war or shortly afterwards. On 28 February 1918, he was one of six crew members lost when HM Motor Lighter X138 was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea. His body was not recovered for burial and he was honoured on the Chatham Naval Memorial. His friend Julia Hare of 12 The Parade, Eccles, Lancashire was notified of his death. He was remembered on three memorials in Hartlepool.
Charles Dix was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the Victory Medal and the British War Medal for his service in World War One. His medals were sent to his brother.
Civil Parish: Hartlepool
Birth date: 24-Mar-1884
Death date: 28-Feb-1918
Armed force/civilian: Navy
Family: Siblings: Chris Dix
Military service:
4337/S
Royal Naval Reserve
Stoker
HM Motor Lighter x138
Medal(s): 1914-15 Star
Victory Medal
British War Medal
Memorial(s): Chatham Naval Memorial
Book of Remembrance Fallen 1914-18, Hartlepool
Harbour Light 1914-18, Hartlepool
Roll of Honour Men of West Hartlepool 1914-18
Gender: Male
Contributed by David D, Stanley, Co Durham