Background
Hodson, Darrel Leroy was born on July 20, 1912 in Amboy, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles John and Dora Ellen (Sharp) Hodson.
Hodson, Darrel Leroy was born on July 20, 1912 in Amboy, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles John and Dora Ellen (Sharp) Hodson.
Student, Purdue University, 1929—1930. Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1935. Juris Doctor, Indiana University, 1937.
Bar: Indiana, 1937, Supreme Court of the United States Court, 1943, United States Court Military Appeals, 1953. Association Overson & Manning, Kokomo, Indiana, 1937-1938. Partner Hodson, Lucas & Hillis, Kokomo, 1938-1940, Winslow & Hodson, Kokomo,1940-1942.
Sole practice, Kokomo, 1948-1961.
Partner Hodson & Osborn, Kokomo, 1962-1986. Judge, Kokomo, 1938; prosecuting attorney, Kokomo, 1941-1942, 55-58.
Claims investigator Claims Commission, 1943-1946. Director United States Claims Communications in Europe, deputy chief of claims European Command, 1946-1947.
County attorney Howard County, Indiana, 1950-1952.
Served with United States Army, 1942-1947. Member American Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, Howard County Bar Association, Judge Advocate General Association. Clubs: Kiwanis (Legion of Honor 1976, 84, Outstanding.
Married Elaine Emeline Estrich, June 8, 1941. Children: John Doctorate., James L. Student Purdue University, 1929-1930.