| Regimental number | 5693 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown Vic |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | 177 Hickford Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs L M A Hodgson, 74 Church Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Marked coolness and devotion to duty as scout and runner under heavy fire. (Near Ypres 4-5 October 1917)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near YPRES on 4/5th October, 1917 Private HODGSON displayed marked coolness and devotion to duty as a Scout. When Battalion runners all became casualties he successfully carried forward messages under intense enemy fire and obtained information as to progress of the action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
