Henry R. Kenyon, Jr.
Military Person
1916 – 1942
Who was Henry R. Kenyon, Jr.?
Henry Russell Kenyon, Jr., was born 4 February 1916 in Bronxville, New York, and enlisted in the United States Navy on 5 November 1940. He was discharged in 1941 to accept an appointment as Aviation Cadet and was commissioned Ensign on 4 August 1941. After undergoing advanced flight training Kenyon joined Torpedo Squadron 8 for duty in the Pacific.
Kenyon flew as a member of that squadron from the famous aircraft carrier USS Hornet in the Battle of Midway on 4 June 1942. The squadron took off to attack the enemy fleet without fighter cover in the face of murderous opposition. Knowing that they had insufficient fuel to return to the carrier. Kenyon and his comrades attacked gallantly until all were shot down. Ens. Kenyon was presumed dead 5 June 1942 and was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroic actions.
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- Born
- Feb 4, 1916
Bronxville - Also known as
- Henry Kenyon, Jr.
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- 1942
Midway Atoll
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on July 23, 2013
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