Regimental number | 36 |
Place of birth | Lington England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Chauffeur |
Address | 7 George Street, Redfern, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mrs M D Dodds, 52 Catherine Street, Ashington, Northumberland, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Motor Transport Section |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (altered to Meritorious Service Medal) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'On 28th October, 1917, he was working with a convoy of motor lorries on the FREZENBERG Road. Heavy shell fire destroyed the road and made it impassable. After completing his own duties Sergeant DODDS brought up two lorries loaded with road material, proceeded forward at great personal risk and repaired the damage, thus allowing traffic to be resumed. He has performed all his duties in an excellent manner and has set a very good example as an N.C.O. since arrival in France in November, 1916.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |