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Robert Hodson

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.

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The Banyan (1938)

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.