The match was played in memory of Craig - formerly of both Hawks and the Royal Navy, who died playing for the latter earlier this season - and also to raise funds for the trust set up by his parents Di and John, which aims to ensure medical equipment is available at clubs to prevent other families enduring similar tragedy.
Every marine's shirt carried the same name and serial number: "Hodgy 10".
A dinner and auction were also staged and organisers reckoned at least £25,000 was raised, which will pay for 25 defibrillators to go to sports clubs around the country.
As for the match itself, Hawks moved into an early lead with tries from Stuart Smith and Ally Maclay. A "Hodgy" - Josh Drauniniu to be precise - scored in between times and he was followed over by Wayne John, aka "Cowboy" on the stroke of half-time. But in between times Maclay had registered his second making it 15-10 at the break.
Mark Sitch, a club favourite who retired after Hawks completed their third successive league title win a year ago, marked his comeback for the night by being credited with the first score of the second half as the pack drove over.
Thereafter Hawks gradually took control, Chris Breckenridge, Eric Milligan and Steve Gordon adding further tries before Owen Salmon crossed late on for the Navy.