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John
Bell
Hudson
1922

–

August 23, 1995

Born:

Sylvester

, 

Georgia

Home:

Haines City

, 

Georgia

John Hudson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    Air Research and Development Command

    Action Date:

    1954 – 1959
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John Bell Hudson (ASN: 0-26237), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commander for Program Management and later as Deputy Commander for Resources, Air Research and Development Command from 1954 to 1959. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hudson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    Air Force Systems Command

    Action Date:

    October 1973 – 1975
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General John Bell Hudson (ASN: 0-26237), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Vice Commander, Air Force Systems Command, from October 1973 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hudson culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Space Systems Division

    Action Date:

    1963 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Bell Hudson (ASN: 0-26237), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Space Systems Division from 1963 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hudson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Regiment:

    Headquarters

    Division:

    Air Force Systems Command

    Action Date:

    July 1969 – August 1970

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Bell Hudson (ASN: 0-26237), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Air Force Systems Command, from July 1969 to August 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hudson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    404th Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) John Bell Hudson (ASN: 0-26237), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of a P-47 fighter airplane and Operations Officer and Flight Commander of the 404th Fighter Squadron, NINTH Air Force, during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Headquarters

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force

    Action Date:

    1960 – 1963
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Bell Hudson (ASN: 0-26237), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1960 to 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hudson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.