Thomas J. Hudner Jr.
Aviator
Thomas Jerome Hudner Jr. was a United States Navy officer and naval aviator. He rose to the rank of captain, and received the Medal of Honor for his actions in trying to save the life of his wingman, Ensign Jesse L. Brown, during the Battle of... Wikipedia
Born: August 31, 1924, Fall River, MA
Died: November 13, 2017 (age 93 years), Concord, MA
Awards: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Order of Military Merit, and more
Nickname(s): "Lou"
Rank: Captain
Service/branch: United States Navy
Years of service: 1946–1973