W. N. Hodgson
W. N. Hodgson | |
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Hodgson in uniform c. 1915 | |
| Born | William Noel Hodgson 3 January 1893 Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England |
| Died | 1 July 1916 (aged 23) |
| Resting place | Devonshire Cemetery, Picardy, France |
| Education | Durham School |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Occupations | Soldier and poet |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1914–1916 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Devonshire Regiment |
| Conflicts | World War I |
| Awards | Mentioned in Despatches Military Cross |
William Noel Hodgson MC (3 January 1893 – 1 July 1916) was an English poet. During the First World War, he published stories and poems under the pen name Edward Melbourne.