6983054 Charles Thomas HODSON, MM, MiD, 2nd Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

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    Army Number: 6983054
    Rank: Serjeant
    Name: Charles Thomas HODSON, MM, MiD
    Unit: Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers


    London Gazette : 19 July 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37184/supplement/3731/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: β€”
    Innisks.
    6983054 Sgt.(actg.) C. HODSON.

    London Gazette : 18 October 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37310/supplement/5101/data.pdf
    The King has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: β€”
    The Military Medal.
    No. 6983054 Sergeant Charles Thomas HODSON, The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (Westbridge, Notts).
     
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    https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7355611
    Reference: WO 373/14/174
    Name Hodson, Charles Thomas
    Rank: Serjeant
    Service No: 6983054
    Regiment: 2 Battalion The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
    Award: Military Medal
    Date of announcement in London Gazette: 18 October 1945

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    β€œOn the 13 April 1945 during the advance out of the SANTERNO bridgehead, Sgt Hodson was commanding No 11 Platoon of B Company. This platoon was one of the leading platoons of the Battalion and suddenly came under fire from an organised line of enemy FDLs. The enemy position consisted of a line of six fortified houses running along a road directly across the front. Each house was armed with a Spandau position and around the houses were slit trenches containing bazookas and riflemen. His platoon was engaged by four of the Spadaus. Sgt Hodson quickly sized up the position and led his platoon forward to clear up the right hand house. He then switched left down the road, his whole platoon following him, to mop up the remainder. It was largely due to his outstanding skill and courage that enabled his company to take 56 prisoners and take a large amount of German weapons, including 7 Spandaus and 8 Bazookas.

    Again on the 18th and 21st April 1945, Sgt Hodson, by his quick appreciation of the situation and his dash and courage enabled his platoon to break up two strong enemy counter attacks

    During the whole period, he has shown a complete disregard for his own personal safety and has always been at the front of his platoon.”
     

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