Kermit Ward Hodges
Born 26 October 1910
Died 15 January 1943
From Etowah, McMinn County, TN
Son of Frank and Eleanor Hodges
Metalsmith 1st Class US Navy
Served in Southwest Pacific Theatre on the U.S.S. Canopus (AS9)
Captured in Philippines
Report date – 7 May 1942
Last Report Date – 15 Jan 1943
POW Camp Osaka- Main Camp, Chikko Osaka 34-135
Kermit Ward Hodges was initially buried at USAF Masoleum Manila No. 1, Philippine Islands.
Interred 29 Oct 1948
Arlington National Cemetery, Ft. Myer, VA
Sec 12, Site 5850
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- Rank: Metalsmith First Class
- Date of birth: 26 October 1910
- Date of death: 15 January 1943
- County: McMinn
- Hometown: Etowah
- Service Branch: Navy
- Theater: Pacific
- Conflict: World War II
- Burial/Memorial Location: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XV, Bottom Panel
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