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James A Dodd 1908–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Oct 1908

Birth Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Death Date: Apr 1945

Death Location: Beklingen War Cemetery, Soltau, Niedersachsen, Germany

Father: Alfred Dodd

Mother: Lilian Wellington

Spouse(s): Eileen Garvey

Children(s): Patricia Dodd

The story of James A Dodd began in 1908 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. In 1911, James A Dodd resided in Poplar, London, England. In 1941, James A Dodd resided in London, England. James A Dodd married Eileen Winifred Garvey, and had children including Patricia Eileen Dodd. James A Dodd passed away in 1945 in Beklingen War Cemetery, Soltau, Niedersachsen, Germany.

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Biography

  • The story of James A Dodd began in 1908 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
  • In 1911, James A Dodd resided in Poplar, London, England.
  • In 1941, James A Dodd resided in London, England.
  • James A Dodd married Eileen Winifred Garvey, and had children including Patricia Eileen Dodd.
  • James A Dodd passed away in 1945 in Beklingen War Cemetery, Soltau, Niedersachsen, Germany.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Dodd's Ancestors

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James Dodd
1908–1945
Birth Place: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Parents
Alfred Francis Dodd
1871–
London, England
Lilian (Theresa) Wellington
1886–1960
Southampton, Hampshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Dodd's Descendants

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James (A) Dodd (01 Oct 1908–Apr 1945) m. Eileen (Winifred) Garvey (3 Oct 1907–May 1987)
  1. 1. Patricia (Eileen) Dodd 1934–1979

James Dodd's Timeline

5 Records

1908
01 Oct 1908
Birth of James A Dodd in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 3
James A Dodd resided here in Poplar, London, England
Poplar, London, England
1941
1941
Age 33
James A Dodd resided here in London, England
London, England
1945
18 Apr 1945
Age 37
Death of James A Dodd in Germany
Germany
1945
Apr 1945
Age 37
Burial of James A Dodd in Beklingen War Cemetery, Soltau, Niedersachsen, Germany
Beklingen War Cemetery, Soltau, Niedersachsen, Germany

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Oct 1908
    Event Place: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939-1945
    [2] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 1668

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Poplar, London, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 1668

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939-1945

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1945
    Event Place: Germany
    Record Source: UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939-1945

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Apr 1945
    Event Place: Beklingen War Cemetery, Soltau, Niedersachsen, Germany
    Record Source: Commonwealth War Graves Commission, War Grave Records

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