seanmc1114 Posted June 19, 2014 Share #1 Posted June 19, 2014 This is Major General Daniel Harrison Hudelson at the time he commanded the 40th Infantry Division of the California National Guard. He served as commander of that division during its federalization and deployment to Korea during the Korean War. He previously served in the 14th Armored Division in Europe during World War II. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=67386539 I am curious to know what the badge is on his left breast pocket. I assume it is a foreign award of some sort but what? From WWII or Korea? Or possible a National Guard award? If I had to guess, I would say French. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otter42 Posted June 19, 2014 Share #2 Posted June 19, 2014 Looks more Persian to me, maybe stationed in Iran, looks like their type of dagger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmc1114 Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted June 19, 2014 Although this doesn't answer what the badge is, I think this picture narrows it down to his World War II service. Following is a photo of Major General Albert Smith, the WWII commander of the 14th Armored Division, wearing the same badge, although in a different position on his uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12A54 Posted June 19, 2014 Share #4 Posted June 19, 2014 It was identified in a thread that had a photo of Patton wearing the same badge. Think it is an honorary badge conferred by a French / North African regiment or other unit. Can't find the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted June 19, 2014 Share #5 Posted June 19, 2014 The 14th Armd Div was not a part of the 3rd Army as stated in Hudelson's obit, but rather in 7th Army. The 14th Armd seen alot of combat in The Vosges and The Alsace, so too French colonial units of the French 1st Army, it's possible then the he was awarded this badge by the a French North African unit his own unit fought alonside with or in the general area. Like 12A54 I too seem to remember a topic on this, can't find it either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy56 Posted June 19, 2014 Share #6 Posted June 19, 2014 Appears to the Moroccan Goumiers badge. The Goumiers were auxiliary units attached to the French army of Africa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy56 Posted June 19, 2014 Share #7 Posted June 19, 2014 HS! Meant Appears to be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted June 19, 2014 Share #8 Posted June 19, 2014 This is a Kumia dagger of the Moroccan units of the Army of Africa. MG Hudelson is a honorary Moroccan Goumier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmc1114 Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted April 10, 2015 It was identified in a thread that had a photo of Patton wearing the same badge. Think it is an honorary badge conferred by a French / North African regiment or other unit. Can't find the thread. Is this the photo you are talking about? "The generals wait for the President. L-R: Gen. Paul William [Paul Langdon Williams, 1894-1968], C/G 12th Troop Carrier Command, Gen. George S. Patton, C/G 7th Army, Gen. Henry H. “Hap” Arnold, Chief of Air Forces, Gen. Mark W. Clark, C/G 5th Army, at the Castelvetrano airport, Sicily awaiting the arrival of President Roosevelt.” Castelvetrano, Sicily, Italy. 10 December 1943" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamecharles Posted May 13, 2016 Share #10 Posted May 13, 2016 Good day everyone , I can't understand what is the 1st medal on the last raw of ribbons. can you please help me?Giancarlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted May 13, 2016 Share #11 Posted May 13, 2016 Good day everyone , I can't understand what is the 1st medal on the last raw of ribbons. can you please help me? Giancarlo Which photo Jamescharles??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamecharles Posted May 16, 2016 Share #12 Posted May 16, 2016 Ops sorry, this one thank youGiancarlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamecharles Posted May 16, 2016 Share #13 Posted May 16, 2016 any clue about 1st medal on the last raw of ribbons.? Because I've the dress and I would like to complete it. Giancarlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFloyd Posted May 16, 2016 Share #14 Posted May 16, 2016 The California Service Medal, followed by the California National Guard Federal Service ribbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamecharles Posted May 17, 2016 Share #15 Posted May 17, 2016 I've take a look around and looks like it's more similar to the California Service cross medal, I'll try to arrange some photos of the blue dress set I've in my collection GS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamecharles Posted May 23, 2016 Share #16 Posted May 23, 2016 here we are, ribbons CIB and Distinguished badge will be mounted soon the same for the Moroccan Goumiers badge By the way please enjoy the last arrival in collection GS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamecharles Posted May 23, 2016 Share #17 Posted May 23, 2016 label details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamecharles Posted May 23, 2016 Share #18 Posted May 23, 2016 pins holes upper pocket and on breast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zsmith Posted May 23, 2016 Share #19 Posted May 23, 2016 MG Hudelson is a honorary Moroccan Goumier. That's not much of an honor. The Goumiers did some disgusting stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamecharles Posted May 23, 2016 Share #20 Posted May 23, 2016 that's true... but he wear it in the photo and I would like to restore as it was. GS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zsmith Posted May 23, 2016 Share #21 Posted May 23, 2016 Looks like Hudelson and the Goumiers both fought in Operation Nordwind in France (December 1944). That's probably where he received the device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamecharles Posted May 23, 2016 Share #22 Posted May 23, 2016 anyone have the chance to find a photo of him in Blue dress ??GS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamecharles Posted May 25, 2016 Share #23 Posted May 25, 2016 hello again I've another question, the distinguished badge of Hudelson is rifle badge or pistol badge ?thank you all againGiancarlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamecharles Posted May 25, 2016 Share #24 Posted May 25, 2016 here other info about Hudelson, he received the DSM after his service in Korea in 1952. GS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmc1114 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share #25 Posted May 25, 2016 Here is a link to some more images of the General from the California Military Museum website: http://www.snapfish.com/library/share?w=snapfish_us&c=snapfish&l=en_US#KiTEZNvevPoUIUMo9cHGbQ/AUS/27938821545070/SNAPFISH&reqFromStore=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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