In Memory Of
DIMMICK, OLIVER
Service Details
Age:
54
Date of Birth:
1861-11-02
Rank:
Major
Unit:
2nd Regt.
Regiment:
South African Mounted Rifles
Date of Death:
1916-09-22
Cause of Death:
Died of pancreatitis, at Windhoek
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Grave 120
Cemetery:
DURBAN (ORDNANCE ROAD) MILITARY CEMETERY
Localitly:
Kwazulu Natal
Country:
South Africa
Additional Information
Decorations:
King
Citations:
LG 1 January 1913 - "In recognition of deeds of exceptional bravery and for long, distinguished and meritorious service"; Officers whose Services were brought to Notice by the Commandant of Militia LG June 1907 pg. 4344 - "For his gallantry in the attack on the police at Impanza, rescuing Trumpeter Milton, who was wounded"
Husband of Mrs. Dimmick, of Pietmaritzburg, South Africa. ref. Gallantry Awards to the South Africa Police. Recommended for Victoria Cross, for 1906 Natal Uprising action which he later received King's Police Medal.
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