Basic Details Surname Dixon Forenames Matthew Charles Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Crimean War (1853-1856) Served or died Served Honours Victoria Cross Notes Captain Dixon gained his VC soon after he was ordered to the front at the outbreak of the Crimean War in 1855. He was a Captain when he received his VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Regiment of Artillery Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major General Death and Burial details Town of burial London Cemetery Kensal Green Cemetery, London Year of death 1905 Month of death January Day of death 8 Age at death 83