The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Dixon, Col Sir Henry Grey
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Dixon, Col Sir Henry Grey. K.C. (1902), C.B. (1896); 3rd s. of late. Col John Dixon of Royal Scots. Astle Hall, Cheshire; b. 1853; educ Bridgemans; Woolwich; m, 1 sec. Helen Mary (d. 1893), 1885; and 2nd., Constance Ethel, 4th d. of late captain Willian Mitchell-Innes, Cerwickshire, 1900; Joined 25th Regiment, 1868; commandant, School of Instruction for Auxiliary Forces, Aldershot, 1886-88; Commanded 25th Regimental District, 1899; A.D.C. to Queen, 1898; served Afghan War (despatches, medal,) 1878-80; Soudan, (despatches, medal clasp, bronze star, 4th class Medjidie), 1888; operations on Nile, 1819. Recreations: hunting, shooting and fishing. Address: Chandler’s Ford, Hants. Club: Caledonian.