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We remember Geoffrey Hodson
We remember Geoffrey Hodson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1887
sibling
Stanley Hodson
Source:9254388
1887
1890
sibling
Margaret Hodson
Source:9254388
1890
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9254388
5th April 1891
1891
location
The Fen, Wainfleet St Mary, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9254388
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9254390
31st March 1901
1901
education
Edward VI Grammar School
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9254390
31st March 1901
1901
location
Edward VI Grammar School, Bishop's Stortford, Herts
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9254390
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9254393
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Furnishing Shop Assistant
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9254393
2nd April 1911
1911
location
15 Tudor Grove, Colville Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9254393
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 28
Source:9254358
16th December 1914
1914
employment
Furnishing Salesman
Source:9254358
16th December 1914
1914
enlistment
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9254358
16th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
3868 - later 110497
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry
Source:9254358
16th December 1914 - 29th October 1915
1914
location
21 Oaklands Road, Kersal, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9254358
16th December 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
110497
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry
'C' Squadron
Source:9254358
30th October 1915 - 23rd March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
110497
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry
2/1st
Source:9254358
24th March 1916 - 24th November 1916
1916
location
71 Norfolk House Road, Streatham Hill, London S W
United Kingdom
Source:9254358
6th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Cadet
Machine Gun Corps
Cadet Battalion
Source:9254358
25th November 1916 - 23rd March 1917
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:9254358
24th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Machine Gun Corps - Infantry
Source:9254358
24th March 1917 - 16th January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Tank Corps
not specified
Source:9254358
17th January 1918 - 28th April 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9254358
17th January 1918 - 1st January 1919
1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Tank Corps
1st Battalion
Source:9254358
29th April 1918 - 24th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Tank Corps
1st Battalion
Source:9254358
25th September 1918 - 26th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9254358
26th February 1919
1919
marriage
Jane Carter
Source:9254400
1919 - 27th October 1962
1919
location
76 Norfolk House Road, Streatham Hill, London S W
United Kingdom
Source:9254358
12th May 1919
marriage
Sandra Chase
Source:9254400
1983
dates
Age 96
Source:9254430
23rd January 1983
1983
death
New Zealand
Source:9254430
Source:9254427
23rd January 1983
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Geoffrey |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Hodson |
| Source | 1915931 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Tudor Grove, Colville Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 21 Oaklands Road, Kersal, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 16th December 1914 | ||
| 71 Norfolk House Road, Streatham Hill, London S W | United Kingdom | known 6th October 1916 | ||
| 76 Norfolk House Road, Streatham Hill, London S W | United Kingdom | known 12th May 1919 | ||
| Edward VI Grammar School, Bishop's Stortford, Herts | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The Fen, Wainfleet St Mary, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 110497 | Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry | 'C' Squadron | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 110497 | Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry | 2/1st | Corporal | |
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps | Cadet Battalion | Cadet | ||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps - Infantry | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Tank Corps | 1st Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Tank Corps | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | 3868 - later 110497 | Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | Tank Corps | not specified | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Hodson | mother | ||
| Thomas Hodson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Hodson | brother | 1887 | |
| Margaret Hodson | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Carter | wife | 1919 | |
| Sandra Chase | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-16 | 5'8" |
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Births Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 'The Encyclopedia of Angels' by Rosemary Ellen Guiley | Barry1338 | |
| New Zealand death index Transcription | Barry1338 | |
| Theosopedia article on Geoffrey Hodson | Barry1338 |
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