| Regimental number | 1360 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Lift attendant |
| Address | 229 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Hodgson, 229 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1279 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations of 23rd August, 1918 at HERLEVILLE WOOD near FOUCAUCOURT, Private HODGSON took charge of a gun and despite heavy shell and machine gun fire engaged and silenced an enemy trench mortar which was causing casualties to our Infantry. Private HODGSON's grit and determination throughout the whole advance was a splendid example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
