Dowling, John "Johny"

Date of death:: March 1994
Service number:: 4454381
Nationality:: British

Biography

1942-1945: No.3 Commando
1944: Wounded in Normandy, France

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Military Medal (MM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Corporal
Unit:: 1 Troop, No. 3 Commando, 1st Special Service Brigade, Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government
Awarded on:: October 21st, 1943

On the night of 13th-14th July 1943 at Agnone, Cpl Dowling exposed himself fearlessly in the fina lstages of the invasion of the landing craft while maintaining a Vickers K gun. He fired many magazines and accurately directed fire at enemy pillboxes. On arrival at Punta Dei Malati with his section, he rushed and captured a pill box being wounded during this assault. He continued to operate cheerfully and efficienc showing fine leadership during the disturbance.