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Howard
Randolph
Hudson
September 23, 1917

–

December 26, 2008

Born:

Spokane

, 

Washington

Home:

Chevy Chase

, 

Maryland

Buried: 

Gettysburg

, 

Pennsylvania

Cemetery:

Evergreen Cemetery

Howard Hudson became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Howard Randolph Hudson, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), in action against the enemy during World War II.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Howard Randolph Hudson, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), in action against the enemy during World War II. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Howard Randolph Hudson, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), in action against the enemy during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Howard Randolph Hudson, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), in action against the enemy during World War II.