Historical information

Peter James Dodd initially enlisted in 1955-56 and went on to serve in Malaya in 16th Field Ambulance R.A.A.M.C 1957-58. He left the Army and then re enlisted mid 1967 No 217842 and had to go through Recruit Training again. He went on to serve with 17th Construction Sqd RAE on 2 tours of Vietnam from 23.4.1969 - 23.4.1970 and 23.6.1971 - 7.3.1972. He held the rank of Cpl.

Physical description

.1) Photograph, original, black & white showing an Officer presenting Awards to soldiers.
.2) Photograph, original, black & white showing a group of 26 soldiers in Malaya. Photograph on cardboard has printed headline and under are the names of the soldiers printed in black. PTE DODD is in the back row, 3rd from left.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) November 1967 - CAPT PHILLIPS presenting Outstanding Soldiers Award to REC DODD.
.2) Malaya 57-58 - Vietnam 69-70, 71-72, 17 Construction, No 217842