Professor John Hudson GM*

John Hudson who has died aged 96 was an eminent Professor of Horticulture, and it would seem a man of many interests.
He was a Bomb Disposal officer during the war and was awarded the George Medal and Bar.

Professor John Hudson - Telegraph

 

Nerves of steel.

His sons appear to have made a name for themselves as well.

 

Two distinguished careers, and a local lecturer. Obviously a man with very steady nerves.

 

Nerves of steel indeed.

 

Thinking more about John Hudson today, his story underlines the fact that the two world wars were very much citizens wars. Ordinary people, who would normally have had no thought of joining the armed forces, volunteering and being placed into situations requiring incredible courage and fortitude. "The salt of the earth.."