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Dear Friends
We have just received the following information from the PRA:-
It is with regret that I have to inform you of the sad passing of Captain William Frederick HODGSON MC of 13th Parachute Battalion, who died on 9th March 2013 in Keswick, Cumbria.
The funeral will take place at 1130 hrs. on Friday 22nd March 2013 at the Crosthwaite Church, Church Lane, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5QG. All are welcome at the church.
Unit : "A" Company, 13th Parachute Battalion
Army No. : 262425
Awards : Military Cross
On 6th June 1944 Lieutenant Hodgson held his platoon position with great gallantry and resource, although subjected to many attacks by greatly superior forces and inflicted at least 45 casualties on the enemy and 1 Armoured Fighting Vehicle knocked out. He so manoeuvred his platoon and personally led a counter attack that the enemy was completely deceived as to his strength and position and eventually withdrew. His own platoon suffered no casualties.
Throughout all the time he was a constant example of courageous leadership and his {complete} disregard of danger was an inspiring example to his men.
Bill had been in a home for some time suffering from Alzheimer's. We are sure our most sincere condolences goes out to his widow Dorothy at this sad time.
R.I.P. Sir, my sinceere condolences to your family & friends.
We have just received the following information from the PRA:-
It is with regret that I have to inform you of the sad passing of Captain William Frederick HODGSON MC of 13th Parachute Battalion, who died on 9th March 2013 in Keswick, Cumbria.
The funeral will take place at 1130 hrs. on Friday 22nd March 2013 at the Crosthwaite Church, Church Lane, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5QG. All are welcome at the church.
Unit : "A" Company, 13th Parachute Battalion
Army No. : 262425
Awards : Military Cross
On 6th June 1944 Lieutenant Hodgson held his platoon position with great gallantry and resource, although subjected to many attacks by greatly superior forces and inflicted at least 45 casualties on the enemy and 1 Armoured Fighting Vehicle knocked out. He so manoeuvred his platoon and personally led a counter attack that the enemy was completely deceived as to his strength and position and eventually withdrew. His own platoon suffered no casualties.
Throughout all the time he was a constant example of courageous leadership and his {complete} disregard of danger was an inspiring example to his men.
Bill had been in a home for some time suffering from Alzheimer's. We are sure our most sincere condolences goes out to his widow Dorothy at this sad time.
R.I.P. Sir, my sinceere condolences to your family & friends.
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