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A comprehensive archive of decorated U.S. military heroes, objectively ranked by the Unified Scoring Matrix (USM-25). Honoring valor through history.

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Michael Hudson (Medal of Honor) — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022194 of 4481

U.S. Marine Corps#80of 291

Marine Corps#61of 273

American Civil War#10of 1091

Michael Hudson (Medal of Honor)

Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps

American Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Michael Hudson was a sergeant serving in the United States Marine Corps during the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of Mobile Bay, which took place in August 1864.

While serving on board the USS Brooklyn, Hudson performed his duties with courage and determination. His conspicuous conduct in the line of his profession was highly recognized, leading to the receipt of the United States' highest military decoration.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts