Korean War
| Service # | 2252421 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | November 21 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class Hodgson was awarded, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class Hodgson was a serviceman for the F9F-2 Panther Jet fighter with Fighter Squadron 72 aboard the USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31). On November 21, 1951, he was inspecting a downed aircraft that was on a catapult, when the catapult was fired inadvertently killing him and injuring four other servicemen.