Basic Details Surname Hodgson Forenames Ben Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Benjamin War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married to Alice and played rugby for Hebden Bridge as well as cricket for Salem: he worked as a joiner. He died in hospital following an air crash at Farnborough. He is also commemorated on IWM 29384. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Air Mechanic 2nd Class Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Aldershot Country of burial England Town of burial Heptonstall, Halifax Year of death 1917 Month of death January Day of death 30 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Other