Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lance Sergeant

Unit:

The Essex Scottish Regiment, 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

October 2nd, 1942

Awarded for:

Operation Jubilee

Citation:
"Sgt Dixon manifested qualities of leadership and personal courage to a very high degree in the action. He was foremost in taking his platoon through the first line of wire, despite enemy fire that caused many casualties. Re-organizing his group he led them up to the sea wall and established L.M.G. positions to engage the enemy. Although wounded, Sgt. Dixon continued to lead his men, risking his life many times in directing their attack under fire. He was at all times cheerful ad able to instill a sense of duty, perseverance and initiative in all with whom he came in contact. In the retirement he disregarded his own severe injuries to assist others to safety."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Company Sergeant-Major

Unit:

"D" Company, The Essex Scottish Regiment, 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

October 7th, 1944

Citation:
"CSM DIXON was in charge of the company carrier on the 29 Jult, 44, when "D" Coy of the Essex Scottish Regiment was given the task of attacking and capturing the orchard and house at 060606 South of Caen on the Caen-Falaise Road. While he was waiting for instruction to go forward, he observed that number 16 pl was pinned down by fierce light machine gun fire. Immediately realizing the seriousness of the situation he quickly organized a party to assault the enemy machine gun post. Moving forward himself to provide covering fire he directed the attack which was successful in overcoming the enemy post. Further enemy resistance then developed and again CSM DIXON organized an attack. Under heavy enemy fire with complete disregard for his own personal safety, he led the attack armed with rifle and grenades. The attack was again successful, six enemy were killed and six more taken prosoners. His coolness, determination and daring were an inspiration to the Coy and were to a large extent responsible for the ultimate success of the 'D" coy attack."

Second MM awarded as a bar.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Warrant Officer 2nd Class

Unit:

"D" Company, The Essex Scottish Regiment, 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

May 19th, 1945

Citation:
"During the attack on 19 February 1945, on the feature astride GOCH-CALCAR road west of LOUISENDORF D Company of the Essex Scottish Regiment were holding an important position on a second class road. Company Headquarters was in the cellar of a building near the road.

The Company position was continuously counter-attacked by tanks and infantry from 2130 hours till ?330 hours the following morning.

Company Headquarters was exposed to the threat of two tanks and approximately a company of infantry. Company Sergeant-Major Dixon and an NCO armed with a PIAT and a Bren gun mounted at the top of the steps to the cellar. The enemy infantry with covering machine gunfire from the tanks attempted to get into a position from which they could fire into the cellar but were dispersed by fire from the weapons in the hands of Dixon and the NCO. On one occasion the blast from an enemy grenade blew the two courageous defenders down the steps but they immediately returned to their position.

When the enemy found their infiltration tactics were not succeeding they attempted to move their tanks closer to the cellar entrance but this manoeuvre wa thwarted by daring and skillful use of the PUAT by Dixon and the NCO. The tanks then proceeded to reduce the house to a mass of rubble with their guns, but despite a veritable hail of shrapnel and splinters the intrepid pair remained at their post.

On one occasion the Bren gun jammed due to incessant use. While eager helping hands cleared the gun, the resourceful defenders resorted to the use of our own and captured enemy grenades and rifles.

The complete disregard for his own safety and the utter contempt for the enemy displayed by Company Sergeant Major Dixon inspired the entire Headquarters and his deeds will become legend in the Regiment. His determined resistance was largely instrumental in the success of the company action which in turn, was, to a considerable degree, contributory to the successful completion of the Battalion operation."

Third MM awarded as second bar.
The NCO mentioned in the citation was Lance-Sergeant William Hugh Moriarty.