Vietnam War
| Unit | 5th Special Forces Group |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant Major U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Greenville Texas |
| Date of Death | January 29 1966 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Sergeant Major Hodgson was a member of Detachment B-52, 5th Special Forces Group. On January 29, 1966, he was the patrol leader operating in An Lao Valley, Binh Dinh Province, South Vietnam, when the patrol came under fire and Sergeant Major Hodgson was reported missing. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.