DODDS, Roy Reginald
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Rank:
Quartermaster Sergeant
Unit / Base:
41RM Commando
40 Commando RM
'41 Independent Commando RM'
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Service Number:
CH/X.2480
Honours & Awards:
Sergeant Roy Dodds was serving 2 Troop of 41RM Commando until its dispersal in February 1946 [1] when he moved to 40 Commando RM [2].
- Awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service with 40 Commando RM in Palestine during the period 27th March, 1948 - 30th July, 1948 [3].
- Korean War (Quartermaster Sergeant with 41 Independent Commando RM) awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for distinguished service in operations in Korean waters [4].
- 5 November 1952 commissioned Second Lieutenant [5].
Sources
[1] 41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
[2] The Light Blue Lanyard, author Maj. J.C. Beadle MBE, MC, RM.
[3] London Gazette 38508, page 189.
[4] London Gazette 39660, page 5208.
[5] London Gazette 39705, page 6273.
Notes
His first and middle names are reversed as Reginald Roy in one of the above LG entries.
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