DODD, William George
| Service Number: | 926 |
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| Enlisted: | 12 March 1915, Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 11th Light Horse Regiment |
| Born: | Brisbane, Queensland, 15 September 1888 |
| Home Town: | Bingera, Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | Natural causes, South Bingera, Queensland, 3 June 1942, aged 53 years |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Milton Christ Church Honour Board, South Kolan Loyal Advance Lodge No 70 M.U.I.O.O.F. Roll of Honour |
World War 1 Service
| 12 Mar 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 926, Bundaberg, Queensland | |
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| 16 Aug 1915: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 926, 11th Light Horse Regiment, Enlistment/Embarkation WW1, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '3' embarkation_place: Brisbane embarkation_ship: HMAT Kyarra embarkation_ship_number: A55 public_note: '' | |
| 16 Aug 1915: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 926, 11th Light Horse Regiment, HMAT Kyarra, Brisbane | |
| 3 Nov 1915: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 926, 2nd Light Horse Regiment, ANZAC / Gallipoli | |
| 12 Oct 1917: | Discharged AIF WW1, Private, 926, 11th Light Horse Regiment, Returned to Australia due to illness |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Paul Trevor
'DODD, William George. Sapper, No. 926, 11th Light Horse. Born and educated at Brisbane. The son of William John Dodd and the late Mary Ann Dodd, of South Bingera, Bundaberg. Enlisted March 12th, 1915, and camped at Brisbane. Sailed for Egypt in August, 1915. He left for Gallipoli in September, 1915, and was there until the evacuation. Was then transferred to Palestine area. Whilst there he took ill, and was invalided home, and discharged on October 13th, 1917.' from Queenslanders Who Fought in the Great War. (nla.gov.au)
'South Blngera.
A WELCOME HOME TO SOLDIERS.
On Saturday, September 15th, a welcome home to Pte. W. G. Dodd, of the 11th L.H. was given by the residents of South Bingera at the residence of Councillor Doyle Hill. There was a good roll up of friends from South Bingera, Pine Creek, Givelda, Electra and South Kolan. Dancing, singing and games were indulged in and all had a 'very enjoyable evening. About 10.30 all sat down to supper, the chair being occupied by Mr. R. Gollan, who proposed the loyal toast and then called on Mr. Hill to propose the toast "Our Hero, Pte. Dodd."
Mr. Hill eulogised Pte. Dodd as being a man he had known for years and who had answered his country's call, and had gone out to fight for liberty and freedom. Following the usual custom a medal was presented to Pte. Dodd by the residents, Miss R. Hill bring called on to pin the medal on Pte. Dodd's coat.
Mr. W. Clough responded on behalf of Pte. Dodd and thanked all present for their kindly welcome and good wishes. About midnight, all joined in singing the National Anthem "God Save Our Men," and "Auld Lang Syne," and then made their way home.' from The Bundaberg Mail and Burnett Advertiser 25 Sep 1917 (nla.gov.au)
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