Photos of 2nd Bn Northamptonshire Regiment men.

Owen · 27-05-2008, 08:45 PM

Whilst in Anzio War Museum I spied these photos and thought they may be of interest to a few members.

First one is a casualty.
CWGC :: Casualty Details

GHT Ball.
Son of John Thomas Ball and Dorothy Hannah Ball, of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
Date of death 27/03/44.

Sgt JG Phipps, with Privates Jones and Treseder.

Sgt Dodman.

Rich Payne · 27-05-2008, 09:21 PM

Thanks for posting those Owen, It's a strange thought that my Grandfather would have known the N.C.O.s at least.

Sergeant Dodman won his M.M. during counter attacks on the "Fortress" at Anzio. According to Jervois' history, "...the men of 'B' echelon who, though not directly engaged in the battles had supplied the nightly parties- averaging 150 strong and including clerks, cooks and M.T. fitters - for carrying up supplies and ammunition, usually through heavy fire. The cool determination of Sgt. Dodman, who led these parties, was rewarded by the Military Medal."

It's nice to put a face to the story.

Rich.

Paul Reed · 27-05-2008, 10:22 PM

These photos were great - we spent some time looking at them. The museum owner stated that many of the photos may appear in a forthcoming book; let's hope so.

drumaneen · 21-02-2010, 05:32 PM

Some restoration on these photos here

Owen · 25-09-2010, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Payne

Sergeant Dodman won his M.M. during counter attacks on the "Fortress" at Anzio. According to Jervois' history, "...the men of 'B' echelon who, though not directly engaged in the battles had supplied the nightly parties- averaging 150 strong and including clerks, cooks and M.T. fitters - for carrying up supplies and ammunition, usually through heavy fire. The cool determination of Sgt. Dodman, who led these parties, was rewarded by the Military Medal."
.

Old soldiers used to say when asked what they were awarded the MM for, 'Oh it came up with the rations.' In this case he was awarded it for bringing up the rations.

Citation form WO 373/7
Name Dodman, John William Robert
Rank: Serjeant
Service No: 5887683
Regiment: 2 Northamptonshire Regiment
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Military Medal
Date of Announcement in London Gazette:21 September 1944

27-05-2008, 08:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Owen Admin's Lackey Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 15,773	Photos of 2nd Bn Northamptonshire Regiment men. Whilst in Anzio War Museum I spied these photos and thought they may be of interest to a few members. First one is a casualty. CWGC :: Casualty Details GHT Ball. Son of John Thomas Ball and Dorothy Hannah Ball, of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Date of death 27/03/44. Sgt JG Phipps, with Privates Jones and Treseder. Sgt Dodman.

27-05-2008, 10:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: D Day Dodging Posts: 6,487	These photos were great - we spent some time looking at them. The museum owner stated that many of the photos may appear in a forthcoming book; let's hope so. __________________ "The only way you get out of infantry is on a stretcher or six feet under..." Battlefields of WW2: The Guide to visiting WW2 Battlefields. www.ww2battlefields.com

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27-05-2008, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rich Payne Compulsive Tinkerer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,676	Thanks for posting those Owen, It's a strange thought that my Grandfather would have known the N.C.O.s at least. Sergeant Dodman won his M.M. during counter attacks on the "Fortress" at Anzio. According to Jervois' history, "...the men of 'B' echelon who, though not directly engaged in the battles had supplied the nightly parties- averaging 150 strong and including clerks, cooks and M.T. fitters - for carrying up supplies and ammunition, usually through heavy fire. The cool determination of Sgt. Dodman, who led these parties, was rewarded by the Military Medal." It's nice to put a face to the story. Rich.

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