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<\/h5>\nIn April 1918 Harry was hospitalised with a Hernia. Returned to Australia on the 19th<\/sup>April 1918. Discharged on the 13th<\/sup>May 1918. Cremated on the 5th<\/sup>January 1960 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery.<\/p>\n Berwick City News<\/strong> (1st<\/sup>March 1916)<\/p>\n “Reported.<\/em><\/p>\n At Pakenham 10 out of 14 succeeded in passing (an examination of recruits for Military Service). Harry Nixon, of Beaconsfield, also passed last week in Melbourne.”<\/em><\/p>\n Berwick City News<\/strong> (19th<\/sup>April 1916)<\/p>\n “At Beaconsfield last Saturday evening a presentation was made to Private Harry Nixon by a few personal friends. The presentation consisted of a case of silver mounted pipes and an embossed wallet on which was engraved name and date of presentation. The presentation took place at Mr W Paternoster\u2019s private residence, and was made by Mr Lyle. Mr H May spoke in kindly terms of Private Nixon, and all present expressed appreciation of his action in undergoing an operation to render him eligible to enlist. Mr E Williams responded. Heartfelt wishes for Private Nixon\u2019s safe return were expressed, and all joined in singing \u201cFor he\u2019s a jolly good fellow\u201d.”<\/em><\/p>\n [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”766″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” img_link=”https:\/\/beaconsfield.org.au\/digitalmemorial\/Poppies”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][heading] NIXON Henry [\/heading][vc_column_text] \u00a0 ORIGINAL AVENUE OF HONOUR NAME PLATE C.1929 Service number 286 In April 1918 Harry was hospitalised with a Hernia. Returned to Australia on the 19thApril 1918. Discharged on the 13thMay 1918. Died on the 31stDecember 1959 at Beaconsfield, Victoria. Cremated on the 5thJanuary 1960 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery. Berwick City News (1stMarch 1916) “Reported. At Pakenham 10 out of 14 succeeded in passing (an examination of recruits for Military Service). 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\nDied on the 31st<\/sup>December 1959 at Beaconsfield, Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Name<\/strong><\/td>\n NIXON,Henry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Service Number<\/strong><\/td>\n 286<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rank<\/strong><\/td>\n Private<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Roll<\/strong><\/td>\n 3 Pioneer Battalion (June 1916)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Conflict<\/strong><\/td>\n First World War 1914-1918<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Embarked<\/strong><\/td>\n 6th<\/sup> June 1916<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n City<\/strong><\/td>\n Melbourne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ship<\/strong><\/td>\n HMAT Wandilla A62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Age<\/strong><\/td>\n 30 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Birth Place<\/strong><\/td>\n 1886, Berwick, Victoria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Father<\/strong><\/td>\n George William Nixon, Beaconsfield, Victoria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Mother<\/strong><\/td>\n Margaret (Marting) Nixon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Religion<\/strong><\/td>\n Church of England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Occupation<\/strong><\/td>\n Labourer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Residence<\/strong><\/td>\n Beaconsfield, Victoria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Enlisted<\/strong><\/td>\n 24th<\/sup>February 1916<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Height<\/strong><\/td>\n 5 feet, 10\u00be inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Complexion<\/strong><\/td>\n Fresh; Eyes- Grey; Hair- Brown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”766″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” img_link=”https:\/\/beaconsfield.org.au\/digitalmemorial\/Poppies”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"