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Osman John Hudson (1897–1961) was an Australian soldier and the younger brother of Justice Wilson Hudson, a notable figure in New South Wales.​
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Born in 1897 at Hickey's Creek, New South Wales, Osman was the son of John George Frederick Hudson and Islet Maud Hudson. He was part of a large family that included siblings such as Justice Wilson Hudson and Elizabeth Mary Hudson Fuller. ​
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During World War I, Osman enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force and served as a Private in the 55th Battalion. His service number was 4823. After the war, he returned to Kempsey, where he lived until his passing.
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Osman married Muriel Ellen Hudson (née Wilson) in 1920. They had three children: Mary Elizabeth Hudson (later Korn), Lloyd John Hudson, and Kevin Donald Hudson.
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Osman John Hudson passed away on July 16, 1961, at the age of 64. He was interred at Kempsey East Cemetery, New South Wales.
Osman's records are now open and can be viewed here
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