Killed in action, during the advance of "A" Squadron, in the vicinity of Torrito di Siena, Italy. His tank was blown up by a mine or demolition charge, killing Bodington, Harvard and Meyer. Crawford died later from severe burn injuries
Son of Charles Robert and Jessie Georgina (nee McMaster) Bodington, of 132 Abercorn Street, Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. Born Hanover, Cape Province. A driver. He was unmarried.