355505 2612833 Frank DOWLING, MC, MiD, 6 Grenadier Guards

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    Personal Number: 355505
    Army Number: 2612833
    Rank: Regimental Serjeant Major, Warrant Officer Class I ; Lieutenant (Quartermaster)
    Name: Frank DOWLING, MC, MiD
    Unit: 6 Grenadier Guards


    London Gazette : 6 April 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36456/supplement/1592/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: -
    Foot Guards.
    Gren. G'ds.
    2612833 W .O.I. (R.S.M.) F. Dowling.

    London Gazette : 21 December 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36850/supplement/5851/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: —
    The Military Cross.
    No. 2612833 Warrant Officer Class i (Regimental Sergeant-Major) Frank Dowling, Grenadier Guards (Manchester)

    London Gazette : 21 September 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37275/supplement/4688/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS.
    Gren. G'ds.
    2612833 War Subs. R.S.M. Frank DOWLING, M.C. (355505). to be Lt. (Qr.-Mr.), 27th July 1945.
     
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    The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details

    Dowling, Frank
    Rank: Corporal
    Service No: 2612833
    Regiment: 6 Battalion Grenadier Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
    Award: Military Cross
    Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 21 December 1944
    Date 1944-1945
    Catalogue reference WO 373/9

    201st Guards (Independent) Brigade, 10 Corps
    2612833 War Substantive Warrant Officer Class I (Regimental Sergeant-Major) Frank DOWLING, 6th Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS


    This Warrant Officer is deserving of special mention through the whole of the Battalion's fighting career.

    At MARETH he organised ambulance carrying parties under very heavy and accurate enemy fire, standing completely exposed in a gap in the minefield.

    At BATTIPAGLIA and SALERNO he showed complete disregard for his own personal safety, and on several occasions took messages and ammunition forward himself.

    He has at all times been an example to all who were in contact with him, and his firm but tactful handling of troops who were suffering from shock did much towards their immediate return to the line with renewed determination to "see it through".

    Signed Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding 6th Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS

    Recommended for D.C.M.
    Granted M.C.

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