Difference between revisions of "Harry Hodgson"
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| − | | placeofbirth = Preston, England | + | | placeofbirth = Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, England |
| death = | | death = | ||
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| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 25 years, 2 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'4½" (1.64m) tall; weight 113 lbs; sallow complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'4½" (1.64m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 113lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = sallow |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| occupation = Engineer | | occupation = Engineer | ||
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Non Conformist |
| address = Post Office, Maddington | | address = Post Office, Maddington | ||
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
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| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| unit = 12th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement, transferred to 1st Machine Gun Battalion | | unit = 12th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement, transferred to 1st Machine Gun Battalion | ||
| − | | embarkationdatefrom = | + | | embarkationdatefrom = 19 Apr 1915 |
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| shipembarked = HMAT A15 Star of England | | shipembarked = HMAT A15 Star of England | ||
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = 1914-15 Star |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = British War Medal |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = Victory Medal |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | A month after entering camp, Harry was allotted to the 4th reinforcement draft for the 12th Battalion and travelled with them to Egypt. | ||
| + | At some point he was embarked in Alexandria for Gallipoli as he was taken on strength by the 12th Battalion on 25 May 1915 at Gallipoli. On 18 Jul 1915 he was admitted to the Floriana Hospital in Malta, before being evacuated to England aboard SS Somali on 20 Aug 1915, arriving in England on 27 Aug 1915 where he was admitted to King George's Hospital in Stamford street, London. | ||
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| + | On 14 Aug 1916 Harry was transferred to the 3rd Machine Gun Company while at the 1st Division's Base Depot in Étaples. | ||
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| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Born England]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Engineer]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Non Conformist]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:12th Battalion]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:1st Machine Gun Battalion]] |
[[Category:]] | [[Category:]] | ||
[[Category:Gosnells]] | [[Category:Gosnells]] | ||
Revision as of 02:51, 23 July 2018
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | Not known |
| Place of Birth | Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, England |
| Age at Enlistment | 25 years, 2 months |
| Description |
5'4½" (1.64m) tall ; 113lbs 51.256 kg ; sallow complexion ; brown eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Religion | Non Conformist |
| Address | Post Office, Maddington |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr GW Hodgson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | [ 1765] |
| Date of Enlistment | 18 Jan 1915 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 12th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement, transferred to 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Date of Embarkation | 19 Apr 1915 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A15 Star of England |
| Date of Return | 4 Jul 1919 |
| Monument | none at present |
| Medals |
1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
War Service
A month after entering camp, Harry was allotted to the 4th reinforcement draft for the 12th Battalion and travelled with them to Egypt.
At some point he was embarked in Alexandria for Gallipoli as he was taken on strength by the 12th Battalion on 25 May 1915 at Gallipoli. On 18 Jul 1915 he was admitted to the Floriana Hospital in Malta, before being evacuated to England aboard SS Somali on 20 Aug 1915, arriving in England on 27 Aug 1915 where he was admitted to King George's Hospital in Stamford street, London.
On 14 Aug 1916 Harry was transferred to the 3rd Machine Gun Company while at the 1st Division's Base Depot in Étaples.
Award Comment
Post War
Notes