John Hudson entered Marine Corps service in 1954 and received his commission and was designated a Naval Aviator. At the time of his retirement he was the Marine Corps’ “Silver Hawk,” the active duty Marine having worn his gold wings the longest. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General.
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John
I.
Hudson
October 12, 1932
–
Born:
Louisville
,
Kentucky
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
May 1962 – June 1963
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General John I. Hudson, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while flying photograph reconnaissance over Cuba from May 1962 through June 1963.