Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Circumstances of death registers – Source: Library and Archives Canada. CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATH REGISTERS, FIRST WORLD WAR. Surnames: Deuel to Domoney. Microform Sequence 28; Volume Number 31829_B016737. Reference RG150, 1992-93/314, 172. Page 337 of 1084.

Honour roll – British Home Children World War 1 Honour Roll

Photo of Harold Dickinson – Sergeant Harold Dickinson MM British Home Child arrived in Canada in May 1908 at age 13 and was placed on the farm in the employ of Mr. Adam E. Johnston of RR2 Northwood Road in Kent Bridge, Kent County, Ontario, Canada. When Harold enlisted, Mr. Johnston was listed as his next of kin. Private Harold Dickinson went overseas with the 34th Battalion November 2nd, 1915, proceeding to France May 20th, 1916, with the 7th Canadian Battalion. Later he was promoted to Corporal and in April 1917 to Sergeant, winning the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery in September 1917. He continued in active service until March 21st, 1918, when, while back from the lines, he was struck by German shrapnel which resulted in his death a few hours later at the Clearing Station.

Memorial – British home children

Document – Bernardo children in Canada

Biography – Harold Dickinson biography

Document – Sheffield Union Workhouse

Badge – British home children

Roll of Honour – British home children

Document – Harold Dickinson British home child

Photo of Harold Dickinson – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

Photo of Harold Dickinson – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me