| Regimental number | 3822 |
| Place of birth | Hertfordshire England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Dairyman |
| Address | Bicknos, Gloucester, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, A Hodges, Bicknos, Gloucester, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the Hindenburg Line North of Bellicourt on 30th September 1918 and 1st October 1918. As Transport Corporal in charge of the pack mules which moved forward with the Battalion, Corporal HODGES, by his devotion to duty and never failing cheerfulness inspired his men and maintained control of the pack transport under very adverse weather conditions and heavy enemy shell fire. by his untiring efforts his comrades in the front line were kept well supplied with bombs and S.A.A. during the attack, and with hot meals and water after the attack was brought to a successful conclusion. This gallant N.C.O. did not rest for 36 hours during which time he made repeated journeys forward with supplies.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
