Eugene EUGENE Hudson

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Eugene Hudson, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations in Vietnam on 22 July 1963. As an Advisor to a Vietnamese Ranger Battalion, Sergeant Hudson rendered invaluable assistance, advice, and encouragement to the 2d Platoon, 1st Company, 33d Ranger Battalion, Army of Vietnam, during an encounter with hostile forces. While the Platoon was maneuvering across an open valley, it was suddenly swept by hostile forces which greatly outnumbered them and received an onslaught of heavy automatic rifle and machine gun fire. Sergeant Hudson then displayed fortitude, professional skill, and determination by occupying an exposed position to assist his counterparts. During the entire operation, he remained cool and calculating, bravely making seven trips under intense gun fire to carry wounded Vietnamese soldiers across a small creek to a covered position. Through his strategy, perseverance, and valorous conduct, he inspired his Vietnamese comrades to emulate his actions, which resulted in a pause in the intensity of hostile gun fire and enabled the Platoon to move to a more advantageous position and continue their operations effectively. Sergeant Hudson’s conspicuous gallantry and unselfish actions are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 15 (April 23, 1964)