Tag 5B
Leonard Doody’s heroic act in Villers Bretonneux earned him a distinguished conduct medal.
The Doody family made a great contribution for Australia in World War One by sending three sons to serve in the war; Herbert, John (Jack) and Walter. Unfortunately, only Herbert and John returned.
Ben was a brave runner in World War One. He carried messages across the field to flank companies, dodging bullets as he did his work. He carried on until he was utterly exhausted.
Robert James Dobbie enlisted in 1918, but the Armistice Peace treaty was signed before he ever saw action.
After being gassed, Walter was reported missing. His brother Ernest and sister Bertha had sought further information regarding his whereabouts and fate.