Frederick Hodson MM

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

53986

Unit at enlistment:

18th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Awards or decorations:

Military Medal

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Northamptonshire

Birth city:

Rushden

Next of kin address:

14 Crabb Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

Trade or calling:

Shoemaker

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Gallantry medals:

Yes

Letters and documents

Awards and decorations

London Gazette: 29854
Date: December 9, 1916
R.O. 789, Byng - October 1, 1916
Honour or Award: Military Medal
Name: Frederick Hodson (53986)
Unit: 18th Battalion

Details: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Employed as Stretcher Bearer he made repeated journeys over a fire swept zone and regardless of his own personal safety assisted in the removal of the wounded under extremely trying circumstances. A.F.W. 3121.