War dead (1917)

Post date: May 13, 2014 8:22:17 PM

Extract from Kent Messenger of 16th June 1917

Arthur Hy. Hodge (Wateringbury)

Stoker R.N.

LOST IN THE CHANNEL.

The sad news of the death of A. H. Hodge, of North Pole, Wateringbury (who lost his life through the sinking of one of H.M. destroyers in the Channel on May 2nd) was received with sincere regret by all who knew him. Deceased (who leaves a widow) was 36 years of age, and had worked for many years at The Phoenix Brewery, before entering the Royal Navy in December, 1915.