In Loving Memory of Oswald ‘Ossie’ Dixon by Judith Shaw
Ex-RAF Serviceman
(April 1919 – 25th September 2019)
Mr Dixon joined the RAF in Kingston, Jamaica, in November 1944 as a flight mechanic and moved to Britain before World War Two ended.
About 10,000 people left their families and homes in the Caribbean to join the British armed forces during the war.
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Conclusion
Oswald Dixon lived in a nursing home for the latter part of his life and sadly died alone, without any family by his side. Once the public received this sad news their response was immense in gathering momentum to meet at his funeral a very fitting send off.
Editor’s Note
It was indeed my privilege and honour to have attended the funeral service of Oswald, and to lay a wreath on behalf of his fellow Jamaicans, whilst recognising his service in the Royal Air Force during the War.
