Lofton R. Henderson
Military Person
1903 – 1942
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Who was Lofton R. Henderson?
Lofton R. Henderson was a naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was the Commanding Officer of Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 241 at the Battle of Midway and is recognized as the first Marine Aviator to die during that battle while leading his squadron to attack the Japanese carrier forces.
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- Born
- May 24, 1903
Lorain - Also known as
- Lofton Henderson
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- United States Naval Academy
- Lived in
- Lorain
- Died
- Jun 4, 1942
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on July 23, 2013
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