Honours and Awards

Issued to Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Members

HODGSON, John Syner

Officer - Order of the British Empire

HODGSON, John Syner, Cdr (SB), RCN(R)

Issued: 15-Jun-1946, Canada Gazette

"For brilliant staff work in Plans Division,ision during 1944 and 1945, Commander Hodgson ably assisted in the planning of the operation of the Royal Canadian Navy during the Battle of the Atlantic, Invasion of Europe, and the Pacific War. He was also responsible for the Royal Canadian Navy's Post Hostilities Planning. This Officer has at all times carried out his duties with ability, cheerfulness and zeal, and has been an inspiration to all."