Arthur Bert Hodge was born 7 April 1921, the son of Jake and Ethel Hodge.
PFC Hodge enlisted on 5 August 1942 at Fort Oglethorpe. He was killed in action in Italy on 12 August 1944. He is buried at Rich Mountain Church Cemetery, Boone, North Carolina.
Private First Class
435th Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion, Battery D
The Johnson County News, August 17, 194
Arthur Bert Hodge, Army, entered the service July 19, 1942, landed overseas April 1943. He was killed in action July 3, 1944, while serving in the Italian campaign with the 5th Army. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hodge of Butler.
- Rank: Private First Class
- Date of birth: 7 April 1921
- Date of death: 12 August 1944
- County: Johnson
- Hometown: Butler
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 435th Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Rich Mountain Church Cemetery, Boone, NC
- Location In Memorial: Pillar VIII, Top Panel
- Sponsored by: Mary Kate Hodge Grindstaff
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