He Kermit Ward Hodges was born 26 October 1910, the son of Frank Calloway Hodges and Elenora E. Winters.
Died 15 January 1943
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 at Arlington National Cemetery, Ft. Myer, VA, Sec 12, Site 5850
The Knoxville News-Sentinel, April 15, 1943
The War Department today confirmed the capture by the Japs of Kermit Ward Hodges, metalsmith first class, son of Mrs. Nora Hodges of 2738 Linden Avenue. Metalsmith Hodges was taken prisoner at the fall of Corregidor after the ship on which he was serving was scuttled to prevent its falling into the hands of the Japs, Mrs. Hodges said. He is being held at Zentsuji. He is a former member of the Etowah High School football team. He has served in the Navy since 1932, when he was recruited by his brother, Walter P. Hodges, then in charge of the Knoxville Navy recruiting office and now in charge of a vessel serving in the Pacific. Another brothers, Seaman Curtis Hodges, is serving in the Navy in the Atlantic.
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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
- Division/Assignment: U.S.S. Canopus (AS9)
- 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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