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

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
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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
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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
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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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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.

 

"Previously Mentioned in Despatches, 6th April 1944, Middle East"

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