Date: 08/09/2010
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Lt Col. Charles Newman and Captains Ronnie Mitchell and Eric 'Bertie' Hodgson
CO and two of his officers from No.2 Commando. 1941. Colonel Charles standing, Ronnie Mitchell nearest the camera. Eric 'Bertie' Hodgson was killed in action at St Nazaire. Charles Newman was awarded the Victoria Cross at St Nazaire. Ronnie Mitchell was awarded the MBE in 1945. Photo courtesy of Peter Copland, son of Major Bill Copland DSO
In Memory of Captain 75234 ERIC STEWART HODGSON
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and No. 2 Commando
who died age 23 on 28 March 1942
Remembered with honour at the BROOKWOOD MEMORIAL