Lt. Col. Sumner "Hud" Hudson, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.), age 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.
Born in Clear Lake, Iowa on May 23, 1922; as a youngster, Hud enlisted in the 17th Infantry on October 4, 1940 and proudly served his country in WWII, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War handling duties in warehouse supply, inspection, DOD Procurement and logistics.
Hud was appointed as a Representative to the US International Court of Contract Appeals by the US Attorney General. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal and numerous campaign ribbons, medals and several unit citations and honorably retired on November 30, 1965.
He performed his duty, lived and traveled in 65 foreign countries, traveling around the world twice while in the military. He was a member of the Military Officer Association of America (MOAA) and Officer of the Red Cross Bldg. of Fort Sam Houston.
One of his many passions was in photography, enjoyed cooking, DIY and traveling. Hud was a life member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Shrine, VFW, American Legion, DAV, TROA, NAUS, 376 Bomb Group Association, 17th Infantry Association, 7th Infantry Division Association (SAROA).
He is the last male of his genealogic clan of the Hudson family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Wanda Lee Bollier Hudson; daughter, Kay Ann Hudson Conaway and husband, Robert; sister-in-law: Doris E. Pierce and husband, Thomas; brothers-in-law: Dwayne Bollier and wife, Barbara and Darrell Bollier and wife, Karen; numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the M.O.A.A. Scholarship Fund in the name of LTC Sumner Hudson, Jr. (Ret.) and Dr. Wanda L. Hudson endowed scholarship, Attn: Shelly Marshall, Director, 201 North Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2539.
Born in Clear Lake, Iowa on May 23, 1922; as a youngster, Hud enlisted in the 17th Infantry on October 4, 1940 and proudly served his country in WWII, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War handling duties in warehouse supply, inspection, DOD Procurement and logistics.
Hud was appointed as a Representative to the US International Court of Contract Appeals by the US Attorney General. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal and numerous campaign ribbons, medals and several unit citations and honorably retired on November 30, 1965.
He performed his duty, lived and traveled in 65 foreign countries, traveling around the world twice while in the military. He was a member of the Military Officer Association of America (MOAA) and Officer of the Red Cross Bldg. of Fort Sam Houston.
One of his many passions was in photography, enjoyed cooking, DIY and traveling. Hud was a life member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Shrine, VFW, American Legion, DAV, TROA, NAUS, 376 Bomb Group Association, 17th Infantry Association, 7th Infantry Division Association (SAROA).
He is the last male of his genealogic clan of the Hudson family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Wanda Lee Bollier Hudson; daughter, Kay Ann Hudson Conaway and husband, Robert; sister-in-law: Doris E. Pierce and husband, Thomas; brothers-in-law: Dwayne Bollier and wife, Barbara and Darrell Bollier and wife, Karen; numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the M.O.A.A. Scholarship Fund in the name of LTC Sumner Hudson, Jr. (Ret.) and Dr. Wanda L. Hudson endowed scholarship, Attn: Shelly Marshall, Director, 201 North Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2539.
Lt. Col. Sumner "Hud" Hudson, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.), age 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.
Born in Clear Lake, Iowa on May 23, 1922; as a youngster, Hud enlisted in the 17th Infantry on October 4, 1940 and proudly served his country in WWII, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War handling duties in warehouse supply, inspection, DOD Procurement and logistics.
Hud was appointed as a Representative to the US International Court of Contract Appeals by the US Attorney General. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal and numerous campaign ribbons, medals and several unit citations and honorably retired on November 30, 1965.
He performed his duty, lived and traveled in 65 foreign countries, traveling around the world twice while in the military. He was a member of the Military Officer Association of America (MOAA) and Officer of the Red Cross Bldg. of Fort Sam Houston.
One of his many passions was in photography, enjoyed cooking, DIY and traveling. Hud was a life member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Shrine, VFW, American Legion, DAV, TROA, NAUS, 376 Bomb Group Association, 17th Infantry Association, 7th Infantry Division Association (SAROA).
He is the last male of his genealogic clan of the Hudson family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Wanda Lee Bollier Hudson; daughter, Kay Ann Hudson Conaway and husband, Robert; sister-in-law: Doris E. Pierce and husband, Thomas; brothers-in-law: Dwayne Bollier and wife, Barbara and Darrell Bollier and wife, Karen; numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the M.O.A.A. Scholarship Fund in the name of LTC Sumner Hudson, Jr. (Ret.) and Dr. Wanda L. Hudson endowed scholarship, Attn: Shelly Marshall, Director, 201 North Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2539.
Born in Clear Lake, Iowa on May 23, 1922; as a youngster, Hud enlisted in the 17th Infantry on October 4, 1940 and proudly served his country in WWII, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War handling duties in warehouse supply, inspection, DOD Procurement and logistics.
Hud was appointed as a Representative to the US International Court of Contract Appeals by the US Attorney General. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal and numerous campaign ribbons, medals and several unit citations and honorably retired on November 30, 1965.
He performed his duty, lived and traveled in 65 foreign countries, traveling around the world twice while in the military. He was a member of the Military Officer Association of America (MOAA) and Officer of the Red Cross Bldg. of Fort Sam Houston.
One of his many passions was in photography, enjoyed cooking, DIY and traveling. Hud was a life member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Shrine, VFW, American Legion, DAV, TROA, NAUS, 376 Bomb Group Association, 17th Infantry Association, 7th Infantry Division Association (SAROA).
He is the last male of his genealogic clan of the Hudson family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Wanda Lee Bollier Hudson; daughter, Kay Ann Hudson Conaway and husband, Robert; sister-in-law: Doris E. Pierce and husband, Thomas; brothers-in-law: Dwayne Bollier and wife, Barbara and Darrell Bollier and wife, Karen; numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the M.O.A.A. Scholarship Fund in the name of LTC Sumner Hudson, Jr. (Ret.) and Dr. Wanda L. Hudson endowed scholarship, Attn: Shelly Marshall, Director, 201 North Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2539.
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