Private John Dixey
(1826......1890)
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Born :1826
Where Born : Perth,
Scotland
Occupation : Machine maker/ Soldier /
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Rank on Discharge : Lieutenant
Date of Army Enlistment : 8 July 1837
Where Enlisted Army :
Regimental # 40 th : 904
Transferred to 40th Regiment on 31
October 1855 when 99th returned to Cork.
Date Discharged Army : 31
July 1859
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Army Discharge :
Where Discharged :
Regimental # 99 th : 4013
Died : 13 July 1890.
Where Died /
Buried :Hobart
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Spouse's Name : Rachel Vincent
Date Married : 18 May 1855,
Where Married :Geelong,
Vic
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- History &
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At Moreton Bay tried by a regimental Court Marshall 26 Sept 1843, reduced
to Private, in confinement 11 days
He was also in confinement in Newcastle in August 1844.
At Norfolk Island, he was deprived of his good conduct badge in November
1852.
Promoted to Corporal 10 April 1855, a rank he only held for 2 months.
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