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{{RearRN}} '''John Coombe Hodgson''', D.S.O., R.N. (17 July, 1881 – ) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. | {{RearRN}} '''John Coombe Hodgson''', D.S.O., R.N. (17 July, 1881 – 9 February, 1936) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Hodgson was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1903.<ref>Hodgson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/124.|D7603631}} f. 124.</ref> | |||
Hodgson was | In May 10, Hodgson was the subject of complaints that he'd directed {{UK-Cheerful}} ad {{UK-Leopard}} to use a civil vessel's (S.Y. ''Hebe'') moorings.<ref>Hodgson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/124.|D7603631}} f. 124.</ref> | ||
Hodgson was promoted to the rank of {{ | Hodgson was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 June, 1911.<ref>Hodgson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/124.|D7603631}} f. 124.</ref> | ||
Hodgson | |||
Hodgson was appointed in command of the {{UK-Jackal|f=t}} on 18 January, 1912.{{NLJan15|p. 340}} | Hodgson was appointed in command of the {{UK-Jackal|f=t}} on 18 January, 1912.{{NLJan15|p. 340}} | ||
==Great War== | ==Great War== | ||
Hodgson commanded the {{UK-Moorsom|f=t}} at the [[Battle of Jutland]].{{UKNavalOpsIII|p. 430}} | Hodgson was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1914.<ref>Hodgson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/124.|D7603631}} f. 124.</ref> | ||
Hodgson commanded the {{UK-Moorsom|f=t}} at the [[Battle of Jutland]].{{UKNavalOpsIII|p. 430}} His service record note that Hodgson "led destroyer attack on enemy Battle Cruisers in Battle of Jutland, but was unable to come within range becoming engaged with enemy destroyers : after beating these off attacked enemy Battle Fleet & fired 4 torpedoes under very hot fire of enemy Battleships secondary armament." He was awarded the D.S.O. for his deeds.<ref>Hodgson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/124.|D7603631}} f. 124.</ref> | |||
Hodgson was mentioned in despatches for his role in the 5 June, 1917 action against German destroyers off the Belgian Coast in which the German {{DE-S20|f=t}} was sunk. On 24 September, the Admiralty against praised Hodgson for the "promptitude shown in taking {{UK-Sharpshooter}} under tow after she was mined."<ref>Hodgson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/124.|D7603631}} f. 124.</ref> | |||
He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Bruce|f=t}} on 11 April, 1918.{{NLFeb19|p. 746}} | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Bruce|f=t}} on 11 April, 1918.{{NLFeb19|p. 746}} | ||
==Post- | ==Post-War== | ||
Hodgson was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1920.<ref>Hodgson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/124.|D7603631}} f. 124.</ref> | |||
In November, 1929, Hodgson was appointed in command of the {{UK-Marlborough|f=t}}. | In November, 1929, Hodgson was appointed in command of the {{UK-Marlborough|f=t}}. | ||
Hodgson was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 16 October, 1932 and was placed on the Retired List the following day.<ref>Hodgson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/124.|D7603631}} f. 124.</ref> | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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* [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+John+Coombe+Hodgson Service Records] | * [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+John+Coombe+Hodgson Service Records] | ||
* [[Harwich Force at the Battle of Jutland]] | * [[Harwich Force at the Battle of Jutland]] | ||
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Rear-Admiral John Coombe Hodgson, D.S.O., R.N. (17 July, 1881 – 9 February, 1936) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Hodgson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1903.[1]
In May 10, Hodgson was the subject of complaints that he'd directed Cheerful ad Leopard to use a civil vessel's (S.Y. Hebe) moorings.[2]
Hodgson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1911.[3]
Hodgson was appointed in command of the destroyer Jackal on 18 January, 1912.[4]
Great War
Hodgson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1914.[5]
Hodgson commanded the destroyer Moorsom at the Battle of Jutland.[6] His service record note that Hodgson "led destroyer attack on enemy Battle Cruisers in Battle of Jutland, but was unable to come within range becoming engaged with enemy destroyers : after beating these off attacked enemy Battle Fleet & fired 4 torpedoes under very hot fire of enemy Battleships secondary armament." He was awarded the D.S.O. for his deeds.[7]
Hodgson was mentioned in despatches for his role in the 5 June, 1917 action against German destroyers off the Belgian Coast in which the German torpedo boat S 20 was sunk. On 24 September, the Admiralty against praised Hodgson for the "promptitude shown in taking Sharpshooter under tow after she was mined."[8]
He was appointed in command of the flotilla leader Bruce on 11 April, 1918.[9]
Post-War
Hodgson was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1920.[10]
In November, 1929, Hodgson was appointed in command of the battleship Marlborough.
Hodgson was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 16 October, 1932 and was placed on the Retired List the following day.[11]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 340.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Naval Operations. Volume III. p. 430.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 746.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1909). p. 316.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1910). p. 292.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1911). p. 365.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124. Date is not fully legible.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), Thursday, Mar 23, 1911; pg. 14; Issue 39540.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 340.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 396d.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 398e.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ The Navy List. (June, 1919). p. 746.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1923). p. 729.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1923). p. 729.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1923). p. 729.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1924). p. 221.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.
- ↑ Hodgson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/124. f. 124.