Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Awarded on:

December 30th, 1941

Citation (general):
"In recognition of distinguished services in the Middle East (including Egypt, East Africa, The Western Desert, The Sudan, Greece, Crete, Syria and Tobruk) during the period February, 1941, to July, 1941."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

W.O. II

Unit:

2/3rd Australian Infantry Battalion, 16th Australian Infantry Brigade, 6th Australian Division, Australian Army

Awarded on:

February 12th, 1942

Citation:
"For conspicuous gallantry and outstanding devotion to duty, in that he did, when at midday on 27 Jun. 41 the enemy launched a heavy counter attack with approximately two Battalions against two coys. holding Jebel Nazar feature, one French Bn. moving round the Southern side and threatened to outflank D Coy. on the left, W.O. II Hoddinott immediately organised a section with three men from Coy. H.Q. and moved out 200 yds. to the flank and forward. Using a French Hotchkiss gun and a Bren gun, effective fire was brought te bear on the enemy. The fire was so effective the the enemy were delayed for over four hours.
The section was compelled to withdraw when its ammunition was exhausted but its action enabled the Coy. to hold until dark, when it withdrew without serious losses. W.O. II Hoddinott displayed outstanding ability, determination and devotions to duty throughout te action."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

2/3rd Australian Infantry Battalion, 16th Australian Infantry Brigade, 6th Australian Division, Australian Army

Awarded on:

April 22nd, 1943

Citation:
"For outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty.
On 28th Oct. '42 C. Coy took part in an attack on prepared Jap positions in the hills above EORA CREEK. Two pls attacked one of which was commanded by Lieut HODDINOT. The position was a difficult one, and necessitated moving through a thick curtain of jungle with no observation, then attacking upon well dug-in positions surrounded by cleared fire-lanes. Lieut Hoddinott took command and so inspired his men by his personal bravery, dash and skilful leadership, that the attack was successfully pushed home in the face of extremely heavy machine gun fire, penetrating to the centre of the enemy position.
Casualties were suffered, including the commander of the other paltoon. Lieut Hoddinott then gathered his remaining men, staved off a determined counter attack and successfully evacuated all his wounded. Enemy casualties were in excess of 30 killed. ?? and the success of this action contributed to the general withdrawal of the enemy from EORA CREEK."