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Joseph Lyman HODGSON

Regimental number7678
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTelegraphist
Address66 Grey Street, East Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.5
Height5' 8"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, Joseph Hodgson, 66 Grey Street, East Melbourne, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 8 years (3 years as Colour Sergeant) in the Voluntary Cadets.
Enlistment date6 May 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAustralian General Hospital 3, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/67/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 27 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Corps Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Peter Dennis
Discharge date31 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from London on board HT 'Sardinia', 19 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 31 July 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 July 1956
Age at death62
Place of burialWoden Cemetery, ACT

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