Charles Edward Hudson

Charles Hudson
Born	29 May 1892 Derby, Derbyshire
Died	4 April 1959 (aged 66) St Mary's, Isles of Scilly
Buried at	St Mary's Churchyard, Denbury
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army
Rank	Major General
Unit	Sherwood Foresters
Commands held	2nd Infantry Brigade 46th Division
Battles/wars	World War I World War II
Awards	Victoria Cross Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Bar Military Cross Croix de Guerre (France) Italian Silver Medal for Valour

Major General Charles Edward Hudson VC CB DSO & Bar MC (29 May 1892 – 4 April 1959) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

His was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in the First World War: On 15 June 1918 near Asiago, Italy, the 26 year-old Hudson was a lieutenant colonel in the Sherwood Foresters (The Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), British Army, Commander 11th Battalion. During an attack when the enemy had penetrated the front line, Lieutenant Colonel Hudson collected and personally led various headquarter details such as orderlies, servants, runners, etc. to deal with the situation. He rushed a position with only two men, shouting to the enemy to surrender, some of whom did. He was severely wounded by a bomb that exploded on his foot. In great pain he gave directions for a successful counter-attack that captured about 100 prisoners and six machine-guns. For this, he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

From 1938 to 1940, Hudson commanded 2nd Brigade, including during the Battle of France. He was GOC 46th Division from December 1940 to May 1941, but never again held a divisional command. He was Aide-de-camp to the King from 1944 until his retirement in 1946.

References

• Biographical Dictionary of British Generals of the Second World War, Nick Smart. ISBN 1-84415-049-6.

External links

Biography portal

• Burial location of Charles Hudson "Devonshire"
• News item "Charles Hudson's Victoria Cross donated to the Sherwood Foresters Museum"
• Second World War appointments
• Charles Edward Hudson at Find a Grave

Persondata
Name	Hudson, Charles Edward
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Short description
Date of birth	29 May 1892
Place of birth	Derby, Derbyshire
Date of death	4 April 1959
Place of death	St Mary's, Isles of Scilly