Thomas J. Hudner Jr.
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 7 years ago |
Date of birth | August 31,1924 |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
Born | Fall River |
Massachusetts | |
United States | |
Date of died | November 13,2017 |
Died | Concord |
Massachusetts | |
United States | |
Years of service | 1946–1973 |
Battles and wars | World War II |
Korean War | |
Battle of Chosin Reservoir | |
Vietnam War | |
Job | Aviator |
Education | United States Naval Academy |
Phillips Academy | |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Legion of Merit | |
Bronze Star Medal | |
Air Medal | |
Rank | Captain |
Nicknam | Old Gravel Voice |
Year of servic | 1946–1973 |
Battleswar | Korean War: Battle of Chosin Reservoir: Vietnam War |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 1347001 |
Thomas J. Hudner Jr. Life story
Thomas Jerome Hudner Jr. was an officer of the United States Navy and a naval aviator. He rose to the rank of captain, and received the Medal of Honor for his actions in trying to save the life of his wingman, Ensign Jesse L. Brown, during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War.