Michael Hudson (admiral)
Michael Wyndham Hudson | |
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Vice Admiral Mike Hudson c. late 1980s | |
| Born | 10 March 1933 Taree, New South Wales |
| Died | 27 February 2005 (aged 71) Sydney, New South Wales |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch | Royal Australian Navy |
| Service years | 1947–1991 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Naval Staff (1985–91) HM Australian Fleet (1982–83) HMAS Melbourne (1981–82) HMAS Stalwart (1976–77) HMAS Brisbane (1974–75) HMAS Vendetta (1970–71) |
| Conflicts | Korean War Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation Vietnam War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia |
| Other work | National President of the Naval Association of Australia |
Admiral Michael Wyndham "Mike" Hudson AC (10 March 1933 – 27 February 2005) was a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), particularly notable for playing an important role in the introduction of the Collins class submarines and Anzac Class frigates, and establishing two-ocean basing for ships of the RAN during his tenure as Chief of Naval Staff from 1985 to 1991.