HODGSON Frederick 2/Lt

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Surname: HODGSON;

Forename(s): Frederick;

Initials: F;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Previous Battalion: 7 of;

Previous Regiment: London Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 50 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 269 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 50 Bn;

Awarded: MC, bar to MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer kept his guns in action under the heaviest enemy barrage doing great execution, and only withdrew when all his guns were put out of action. On a second occasion he was wounded in the wrist, but, anticipating an enemy attack, he insisted on remaining with the guns, keeping them in action from 4.15am to 10.00am when he was ordered away on account of his wound. The example of courage he set was most praiseworthy.

bar to MC: He attacked a farm strongly held by the enemy, and, collecting a party of stragglers as escort, he worked his guns up to within very close range, being wounded three times during the operation. His courage and determination led to the surrender of an officer and 100 men who had offered a stubborn opposition to our advance until he disposed of their resistance. His gallantry and endurance were an admirable example to all ranks.;

Other Data: overseas with 269 Coy 13/1/1918;

Other Notes: MC: LG 16/9/1918
bar to MC: LG 11/1/1919 2Lt MC 7 Londons sec'd 50 Bn;

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