Vietnam War
| Unit | 22nd Special Operations Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Tulsa Oklahoma |
| Date of Death | March 21 1970 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major Hudgens was a member of the 22nd Special Operations Squadron. On March 21, 1970, he was the pilot of a Douglas Skyraider Attack Aircraft (A-1J) on a mission near Na Phao, Laos 5 miles southwest of Mu Gia, where his aircraft crashed. His remains were recovered on April 7, 1995 and identified on February 6, 1996. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
