Hartlepool History Then & Now

George & Dorothy - the wedding

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George Thomas Hodgson was born a twin in 1923 to Thomas & Ida. He married Dorothy Elizabeth (nee Bulford) & they had two children. He served with the 18th Battalion Durham Home Guard for over five years until the Home Guard disbanded. Although exempt from serving due to his trade he was placed on the reserves list for the Royal Navy. George was an apprentice at Gray's Shipyard & went on to work at the steelworks. He died aged 89 in 2013.

Donor : Mr Paul Colin Hodgson

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