WW2 Burma Military Cross (Immediate) Medal Group of Seven – Major G.E. Hudson, Royal Fusiliers (attd. 1st Punjab Regiment)
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Regiment: Royal Fusiliers (attached 1st Punjab Regiment)
Era: WW2
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A second world war Burma MC and Korean War medal group of seven awarded to Major George Edward Hudson, Royal Fusiliers (attached 1st Punjab Regiment).
Military Cross Dated 1944, unnamed as issued
1939-45 Star unnamed as issued
Burma Star unnamed as issued
WW2 Defence Medal unnamed as issued
War Medal 1939-45 unnamed as issued
Queen’s Korea Medal named to Capt. G.E. Hudson. M.C. R.F.
United Nations Korea Medal unnamed as issued
M.C. (Immediate) London Gazette: 20th April 1944
Lieutenant George Edward Hudson, 1st Punjab Regiment
‘At AHKAUNGBAUKYWA (ARAKAN) on the 25th January 1944 this officer commanded one platoon of A Company and one platoon of D Company. He personally led an assualt on a two platoon front up the eastern slope of FOUR TREE HILL and in the face of intense M.M.G. fire took an enemy post near the crest. A second layer of bunkers, protected by wire, held up the attack and he consolidated the positions taken on the crest. Ammunition was low and his force reduced to one officer, one V.C.O. and twelve men. Ammunition and two sectiond came up to him as he planned another attack. He sited his three L.M.G.s to give covering fire; B Company was ordered to give additional M.M.G. support.
He again led his men onto the objective under intense fire at 12:30 hours. His L and M.M.G. support was unable to neutralise the Japanese M.G. fire taking a heavy toll on his assault party and he was forced to return to his previously consolidated position, which he held for the remainder of the day.
Throughout the day he showed the highest degree od courage. During the assaults his dash and leadership were an inspiration to his Sikhs, who fought magnificently.’
Hudson was promoted to Captain, 2nd July 1948 and then Major on 1st December 1955.
The medals are in good condition and are court mounted for wear. The group also comes with a presentation platter presented to him by the 48th Gurkha Infantry Brigade for his marriage in 1958.
Comes with research.
Regiment: Royal Fusiliers (attached 1st Punjab Regiment)
Era: WW2
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