| Other Names | HOGDENS |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Public servant |
| Address | Correspondence Branch, G P O Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mrs T Hodgens, Tewantin, Queensland |
| Previous military service | 2nd Battery Australian Field Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Battery 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A22 Rangatira on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Artillery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In spite of difficulties occasioned by destroyed road, shell torn ground, and heavy shell fire, he kept his guns continually in action with an ample supply of ammunition, thereby giving most effective support to our infantry attack. he also did valuable service as forward observation officer, displaying great enervy and resource in keeping up communication.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order,1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
