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  • Lofton R. Henderson
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  • Lofton R. Henderson (May 24, 1903 – June 4, 1942) 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 (VMSB-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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serviceyears
  • 1926
Birth Date
  • 1903-05-24
Commands
  • Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 241
Branch
death place
  • KIA in the Battle of Midway
Nickname
  • Joe
Name
  • Lofton R. Henderson
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  • Place of burial
Birth Place
  • Lorain, Ohio
Awards
death date
  • 1942-06-04
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abstract
  • Lofton R. Henderson (May 24, 1903 – June 4, 1942) 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 (VMSB-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.