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Soldier Summary

William Hodson

Military History

Rank: Private

Unit: Australia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921).

Serial Number: 2668 (AIF); 133024 (British Army)

Medals Awarded
  • Military Medal (M.M.)[1]
Notes

Occupation: laborer. Served in AIF 4th machine Gunner Battalion and 45th Battalion Royal Fusiliers

Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence[1]Oakey, Qld., Australia
Won Military Medal[1]Russia
Enlisted[1]05/29/1916Toowoomba, Qld. (Australia)
Birth1898 (?)
Sources

[1]Anzacs in Arkhangel: the untold story of Australia and the invasion of Russia, 1918-19