Customs Service Outdoor Staff Register, Shanghai 19th century record

  • ID: 60
  • Surname: Dix
  • Given name: William
  • Nationality: British
  • Date of Birth: 1834-4-27
  • Place of Birth: Briston, Norfolk
  • Married?: Yes, June 1867
  • Date appointed: 15/05/1864
  • First position: Tidewaiter- Tls 70
  • Ports stationed at: Hankow, Shanghai
  • leave: 6 months
  • previous occupation: Sergeant, H B M Royal Artillery ( 11 years); Drill Instructor to Chinese Artillery at Tientsin, 1861
  • position on leaving: Chief Examiner- Tls 100
  • reason for leaving: deceased
  • date left: 30/06/1876
  • notes: awarded silver medal from Chinese government for help in supressing Hisn? Fei rebels, 1862