DODDS, THOMAS HENRY, Captain, was brn
11 December 1873, son of Thomas Dodds, of Newcastle. He served in South
Africa, as Adjutant of the 5th Contingent, Queensland Imperial Bushmen, 20
February 1901 to 5 May 1902, taking part in operations in the Transvaal and
Orange River Colony, April 1901 to March, 1902; operations in Cape Colony,
April, July and August 1901, and March 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches
[London Gazette, 29 July 1902]; awarded the Queen's Medal with five clasps,
and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31
October 1902]: "Thomas Henry Dodds, Captain, Queensland Contingent. In
recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was
promoted Major 1 January 1913. He served in the European War, as AAG and
Director of Personnel (AIF), Headquarters, and became Lieutenant Colonel 1
December 1915. He was created a CMG in 1918. He married, in 1902, Elizabeth
Jane, daughter of George Hancock, of Brisbane.
