William A. Hudson Sr.

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William A. Hudson, Sr. GEORGETOWN, SC - William A. Hudson, Sr. Colonel, United States Army (Retired), age 83 died Friday, November 25, 2011. Col. Hudson was born February 20, 1928 in Berryton, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Annie Hudson, and his sister, Jimmie Hudson Wilson. He graduated from Georgia Military College and the University of Georgia. He entered the US Army in the summer of 1951. He served with valor as a rifle platoon leader and company commander in the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division during the Korean Conflict. Colonel Hudson held positions of distinction throughout his military career, in addition to serving two tours of combat duty in the Vietnam War. He retired from Active Military service with 30 years of service in October 1980. His last tour of duty was at Fort Bragg, NC where he had served previous assignments. Colonel Hudson's awards and decorations include the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Purple Heart, and the Legion of Merit. Colonel Hudson was also awarded the Infantry Order of Saint Maurice. Upon retirement he entered a career in real estate in Georgetown County. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth Anne Muller Hudson, his sons, Colonel William A. Hudson, Jr. USA (Retired), of Annandale, VA., Colonel Walter Joseph Muller Hudson, USA of Fort Lewis, WA and daughter, Frances Elizabeth Hudson of Myrtle Beach. He leaves two daughters- in- law, Gaye H. Hudson of Annandale, VA and Laura K. Hudson of Fort Lewis WA. Colonel Hudson had 3 grandchildren, William A Hudson, III, Rachel E. Hudson and Anna F. Hudson. The family will receive guests at the Mayer Funeral Home, 222 St. James Street in Georgetown on Sunday, November 27, 2011, from 6-7 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church in Georgetown at 11am Monday, November 28, 2011. Officiating will be the Rev. Ronald J. Ferrell. Colonel Hudson will be interred with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Sign a guest book at www.mayerfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church, 317 Broad St., Georgetown, SC 29440. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for William Hudson

4 Entries

Mark Foley

December 23, 2011

Earlier today LTC(Ret) Bob Burke informed me of the death of Bill Hudson in November. My condolences to the family
In the 1970s I worked for Colonel Hudson in the XVIIIth Airborne Corps Headquarters at Fort Bragg. I remember accompanying Colonel Hudson to private meetings in the Corps Commander's office and occasionally subbing for him in briefing command and staff meetings. He was a gentleman and an intelligent officer with a wide variety of military experience in peace and in combat. With retirement on the horizon, Bill talked me about my recent purchase of a condo at the beach in Florida, but he ended up retiring to South Carolina.
My recollection is that he deployed to Vietnam with the "Big Red One" out of Fort Riley and that he served as a Defense Attaché in Belgium before his return to Fort Bragg. I recall that, while Bill was stationed in Belgium, Betty angered a Paris hotel because she had called them speaking in French to make reservations for a weekend in Paris. It seems that at the time Paris Hotels would jack up the prices on Americans; but because Betty made the reservation speaking French, they got a better deal, much to the displeasure of the hotel.
The last time I spoke to Bill was about a dozen years ago when I ran into him in Charlottesville. I was at a restaurant when I saw his sons and with them were Bill and Betty. I re-introduced myself, as I had not seen Colonel Hudson in 20 years. We talked for a few minutes until I returned to my dinner companions.
Burial, with full military honors, at Arlington National Cemetery, is a fitting recognition for a dedicated soldier and patriot of two wars.
MARK FOLEY
Charlottesville, Virginia and Atlantic Beach, Florida

Bob Burke

December 22, 2011

Travel well Bill We will see you on the
other side

David Lahm

December 5, 2011

Bill & Walt:

You have my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Father. In these trying times faith and family binds us together.

Bill, please give my regards to Gaye.

David Lahm

Greg Musgrave

November 28, 2011

Deepest sympathy from all of us at Singleton Consruction

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