Davison, R. A.

Reginald (Reggie) Alvan Davison, 1258580, was an Aircraftman, 2nd Class, serving in 110 Squadron in the RAFVR.

Born at 9 Bulwark Street, Dover, Reggie was the son of Jessie and William Davison, who had married at Holy Trinity Church on 25th February 1918. They were the landlord and landlady of The Green Beret, formerly The King's Arms, in Canada Road, Walmer, Deal. They also lived at 37 Bunn's Lane, Mill Hill, Middlesex.

Victor, Leslie, and their father, William	Jessie, two of her sons, Victor and Reggie, and her mother, Martha	Leslie and his mother, Jessie

He had two brothers, Leslie Ronald, who served in the Army, and Victor Charles, who was a "Bevan Boy". They were the grandsons of Alfred Charles and Martha Ann Gatehouse (nee Howell), who lived at 13 The Ropewalk, Dover.

During the war, Reggie was stationed at Wattisham.

While attempting with others to clear the airfield on 11th November 1940, after an air raid, he was killed when an unexploded bomb suddenly detonated. He was 20. He is buried at St Catherine's Church, Ringshall, Wattisham, Suffolk, Row B.

The words on his headstone read:

Parted
Yet in Spirit Meeting
Every Minute of Every Hour
of Every Day

Reggie's father, William, died in Deal in 1974, and his mother, Jessie, died in Folkestone, in 1978, while residing at a local rest home. 

with thanks to Valerie Nice

 

November 1941

We know not why death's frosty fingers touched a soul so sweet, The little story of that life was brief and incomplete, And yet God cut that strong green stem that held youth's opening flower, And left us only memories to fill each empty hour. Our dearly loved son In ever loving memory of our dear brother Les and Vic The call was sudden, the blow severe, To part with one we loved so dear; Only those who have lost can tell The bitter parting without farewell. Gran and Grandpa Gatehouse

Dixon, H. D.       
Herbert Dixon Dixon, 40809, was the son of Charles Dixon Dixon and Maggie Dixon, from Helston, Cornwall, and was the nephew of Mr T N Dixon of Dover.

He was a Pilot Officer in the RAF, 26 Squadron, and died on 27th May 1940. He is buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte, France, 12 A 3, and at the foot of his headstone are the words, "One of the Few to whom we Many owe so much".

Next to him is buried Daniel McLellan Nimmo, 536679, who died the same day. He was also 24, and was a Leading Aricraftman (Air gunner) in 26 Squadron. His parents were Daniel McLellan and Agnes Nimmo, of Bo'ness, West Lothian. At the foot of his headstone are inscribed the words, "To live in hearts he left behind is not to die." 

Dixon, R. J.      
Ronald James Dixon, 14887768, was a Signalman in the Royal Corps of Signals. He died when he was 22, on 19th September 1947. He is buried in the Kuala Lumpur (Cheras Road) Civil Cemetery, Malaysia, 901

His parents were James F W Dixon and Hilda Dixon, from Dover.

In Loving Memory Of A Dear Wife Hilda Dixon Died 10th March 1963 Aged 64 years.

Also Eldest Son Ronald James Dixon Royal Corps of Signals Who Died at Kuala Lumpar Malaya 17th Sept. 1947 Aged 23. A Loving Memory Left Behind.

Also Of James Frederick William Dixon Husband of The Above. Died 30th August 1965. Aged 71 Years. Reunited photo and transcription, Joyce Banks

His parents were James and Sarah Mary Drury, and his wife was Daisy Drury, from Gosport,  Hampshire.

This may be the Corporal J Drury who was reported missing since June 1940, and in late 1941 as being presumed as having died of wounds. His parents were Mr and Mrs J Drury, from 19 Lambton Road.