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DODD, Cyril Robert
Personal Details
| Service Number: | SX75 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 20 October 1939, Keswick, SA |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Sialkote, India, 6 December 1912 |
| Home Town: | St Peters (SA), Norwood Payneham St Peters, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Municipality of St Peters Citizens Who Have Enlisted Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 20 Oct 1939: | Involvement Sergeant, SX75, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 1939: | Enlisted Keswick, SA | |
| 20 Oct 1939: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Sergeant, SX75 | |
| 26 Feb 1945: | Discharged | |
| 26 Feb 1945: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Sergeant, SX75 | |
| Date unknown: | Honoured Military Medal |
Personal Stories
WW2
The details provided are taken from the history of the 2nd Tenth Battalion. Cyril was heavily involved in the battle of Tobruk, He was serving as a Corporal at the time, wounded 27th July 1941, Mentioned in Dispatches 31st July 41 and was awarded the Military Medal for his activities at Tobruk 1st Sept 41.
Submitted 17 March 2020 by Maxwell HILL