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We remember William Noel Hodgson
We remember William Noel Hodgson
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Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
education
THE SCHOOL DURHAM
Durham
United Kingdom
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1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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28th July 1915
1916
dates
Age 23
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1st July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Devonshire Regiment
9th Battalion
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1st July 1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
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service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Devonshire Regiment
Source:1915054
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant
Devonshire Regiment
Source:5482361
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7308399
Source:5482361
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7308399
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Devonshire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Devonshire Regiment | Temporary Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Devonshire Regiment | 9th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penelope Hodgson | mother | ||
| Henry Bernard Hodgson | father |
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William Noel HodgsonPhoto dated to circa 1915 due to presence of MC ribbon on uniform, which was awarded in 1915. From Wikipedia - Copyright expired.
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The Devonshire Cemetery at MametzThe Cross of Sacrifice overlooks he final resting place of poet Lieutenant William Noel Hodgson who fell on 1st July 1916.Contributed by:
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Mike Newbury's - literary and other typesMore about Mike Newbury's - literary and other types
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Editors / Authors / Illustrators of unit histories / personal memoirs / poetryMore about Editors / Authors / Illustrators of unit histories / personal memoirs / poetry
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Officers and Men of the 9th Devons who died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 9th Devons who died 1/7/1916
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"Before Action: William Noel Hodgson and the 9th Devons"More about "Before Action: William Noel Hodgson and the 9th Devons"
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First World War memorials of the National TrustMore about First World War memorials of the National Trust
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William1522 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | William1522 | |
| GRO War Death Army Officers Indices (1914 to 1921) Transcription | William1522 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | William1522 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission record | Charlotte33 | |
| E.B. Osborn, The Muse in Arms | Mara60295 | |
| "Back to Rest" (by Hodgson) with discussion | Connie110407 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Noel Hodgson | Charlotte33 | |
| Photograph of William Noel Hodgson's grave | Charlotte33 | |
| The Devonshire Cemetery at Mametz | Anne1202 | |
| CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF SOMME. | Desmond1478 |
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