Donald Hudson (aviator)
Donald Hudson | |
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Donald Hudson, 1918 | |
| Born | 21 December 1895 Topeka, Kansas, USA |
| Died | June 11, 1967 (aged 71) Fort Meade, Maryland, USA |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Air Service, United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 27th Aero Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross |
| Other work | Record setting aviation pioneer in South America |
Lieutenant Donald Hudson (21 December 1895 – 11 June 1967) was an American World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories. Postwar, he pioneered aviation in Bolivia, including being the first aviator to fly across the Andes Mountains.