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Born: 6 December 1918, Provo, Utah, Utah, United States Died: 2 March 1945, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States Served In: World War II Branch of Service: Army Rank: 2nd Lieutenant Service Notes: He was a pilot who survived 25 combat missions during World War II without being injured, a remarkable accomplishment considering the dangers faced by aircrews. After surviving the hazards of combat, he continued serving his country as a test pilot, a role that carried dangers of its own. Tragically, his life was cut short when the aircraft he was testing crashed near Ogden, Utah. He was only 27 years old.
Robert Hodson was included in the BYU yearbook The Banyan in 1938. Source: Brigham Young University. The Banyan. Vol. 1938. Provo, UT: Associate Students of Brigham Young University, 1938.