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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Fire Controlman Second Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Emmons (DD-457)

    Action Date:

    April 6, 1945

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 387 (May 1949)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Fire Controlman Second Class Louis P. Hudson, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action aboard the U.S.S. EMMONS (DD-457), off Okinawa, on 6 April 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.