Awarded on:

April 1st, 1938

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

July 2nd, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

July 11th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

July 21st, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Hauptmann (Captain)

Unit:

Chef 1./Panzer-Regiment 7

Awarded on:

May 27th, 1942

During the time period 06.-08.03.1942, Hauptmann Hudel supported the hard fighting German infantry in the forests south of Bereski with great tactical skill. He played a major role in ensuring that the loss of Bereski (on the Worja river) did not result in a tactical breakthrough by the enemy, destroying 2 heavy tanks in the process.

In the following days, as the Soviets tried with all available forces to break through to Kobelewo and their cut-off divisions there, Hudel once again heavily contributed to the armour defense in the area. During this time he destroyed a further 5 enemy tanks and, while defending against hostile infantry attacks, knocked out 3 mortars and over 10 MGs as well.

For his significant assistance in repelling the enemy assaults in this area he would be awarded the Knight’s Cross.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

August 17th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Hauptmann (Captain)

Unit:

Kommandeur I./Panzer-Regiment 7, 10. Panzer-Division

Awarded on:

April 2nd, 1943

Awarded for his achievements as a Panzer-Abteilung commander in North Africa. He particularly distinguished himself while commanding Kampfgruppe Hudel (2 Kompanien of the I./Panzer-Regiment 7, 2 Kompanien of the Panzerjäger-Abteilung 90 and 1 Kompanie of the Kradschützen-Bataillon 10) during the battle of Tebourba. Taking place during the time period 01.-04.12.1942, the Germans claimed it cost the Allies 134 tanks.

219th Award.