William J Dodd

Military

1st Lt William J. Dodd arrived at Martlesham Heath as a member of the 54th Company Squadron, an administration operation. On 21/02/1944 he was MADE Station Fire Marshall which included becoming the CO of 2122nd Engineer (Aviation) Fire Fighting Platoon. He served in this position, untrained in Fire Fighting, until 19/07/44. went back to Administration (2120) Chemical Officer (7314) and was promoted, we believe into HQ ETOUSA.

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William J Dodd

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 356th Fighter Group 54th Station Complement Squadron 2122nd Engineer Fire Fighting Platoon
  • Service Numbers: 01038959 cws
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fire Marshall 21/02/44 - 2122nd EAFFP. Aug 44 to ETOUSA

William J Dodd

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Service Numbers: 01038959
  • Role/Job: Station Fire Officer 21Feb44 - 19June44

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Died

16 November 1991

Born

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Date6 Aug 2020 17:08:02
ContributorMHAS Museum Manager
Sources

Taken from Records of 54 Station Squadron and 2122 Plt at Martlesham Heath by Ian Lisseman Museum Manager of MHAS Museum in the USAAF Control Tower.

Date18 May 2015 17:57:05
ContributorMHAS Museum Manager
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Ian LISSEMAN MHAS Museum Manager ref 2122nd Engineer (Aviation) Fire Fighting Platoon history.

Date27 Sep 2014 18:27:30
ContributorAAM
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356 FG Assoc data / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia