Henderson, Lofton R.

Battle of Midway

Date of birth:: May 24th, 1903 (Lorain/Ohio, United States)
Date of death:: June 4th, 1942 (Midway, Pacific)
Mentioned on:: United States Memorial for the Missing Honolulu
Plot: 4.
Service number:: 0-004084, USMC
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Career:
? - 1926: United States Naval Academy;
1927 - 1928: 12th Marine Regiment;
1930 - 1931: Marine Expeditionary Force,Nicaragua;
? - June 4th, 1942: Marine Scout-Bombing Squadron 241 (VMSB- 241).

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Navy Cross

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Major
Unit:: Marine Scout-Bombing Squadron 241 (VMSB- 241), Marine Aircraft Group 22 (MAG-22), U.S. Marine Corps Aviation, U.S. Marine Corps

"For extraordinary heroism as Squadron Commander of Marine Scout-Bombing Squadron 241 (VMSB- 241), during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Battle of Midway on June 4, 1942. With utter disregard for his own personal safety, Major Henderson, with keen judgment and courageous aggressiveness in the face of strong enemy fighter opposition, led his squadron in an attack which contributed materially to the defeat of the enemy. He was subsequently reported as missing it action. It is believed he gallantly gave up his life in the service of his country."

Awarded posthumously.