Daryl James Gilchrist Dodds

(Confirmed)

Born: 1 January, 1890

Died: 25 September, 1918

Biographical Summary:

Killed in action on 25 September 1918 in the charge by the 11th Australian Light Horse Regiment on Samakh, Palestine (modern day Israel).

Mentioned in despatches for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer during an action at Sheria, Palestine on 7 November 1917.  He was wounded at that time.  [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Daryl James Gilchrist Dodds

Service Number: 1175

Ranks:

• Held rank of Trooper

Birth Records:

• 1 January, 1890 in Holborn

Death Records:

• 25 September, 1918 in Samakh

Life Events:

• Awarded MID

Address:

• Holborn Avenue Road Mosman NSW Australia
• Horton Avenue Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - William George Dodds
• mother - Ada Gilchrist

Organisations:

• Member of - 11th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Main Sources:

• Dodds Daryl James Gilchrist SERN 1175 POB London England POE Toowoomba QLD NOK M Dodds Ada (Webpage)
• Find War Dead DODDS DARYL JAMES GILCHRIST (Webpage)
• SEMAKH PALESTINE 191809 GRAVES OF MEMBERS OF THE 11TH AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT KILLED AT THE BATTLE FOR SEMAKH DONOR N TURNER AWM Collection (Webpage)
• Honours and Awards Daryl James Gilchrist Dodds (Webpage)
• Red Cross Wounded and Missing Daryl James Gilchrist Dodds (Webpage)
• Honours and Awards Recommendation Daryl James Gilchrist Dodds (Website)
• COUNTRY VOLUNTEERS DALBY August 10 (Newspaper Article)
• Roll of Honour 373rd Casualty List 117 Queenslanders (Newspaper Article)
• Roll of Honour 273 Queenslanders Included (Newspaper Article)

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