John Dodd

John Willie Dodd

Personal Details

John Willie Dodd born in Barlow’s Yard, High Street, Whitchurch in 1900. He was the third son of John and Ann Dodd of 6 Barlow’s Yard, High Street, Whitchurch.

John died of illness in the Camp Hospital at Kimmel Park, Rhyl.

Military Details

Regiment : 53rd (Young Soldiers) Battalion South Wales Borderers
Rank : Private
Service Number : 4/67908

Died of Illness; United Kingdom 29th September 1918 Age 18

Commemorated
Whitchurch Cemetery, Mile Bank, Whitchurch, Shropshire

Whitchurch Cemetery, Mile Bank, Whitchurch, Shropshire

Image provided by Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Medals and Awards
We do not believe that John saw active service at the front and was consequently not awarded any Campaign Medals.

Further Information

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Information provided by Terry Evanson Whitchurch, Shropshire and Whitchurch Museum and Archives

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