Lofton R. Henderson [SEP] conflict
Lofton R. Henderson
Lofton Russell Henderson (May 24, 1903 – June 4, 1942) was a United States Marine Corps aviator during World War II. He commanded Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 241 (VMSB-241) at the Battle of Midway and died while leading his squadron to attack the Japanese carrier forces.
Biography.
Lofton Henderson was born on May 24, 1903, in Lorain, Ohio.
He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1926. Before World War II, he served in China, at
USS Henderson (DD-785)
USS "Henderson" (DD-785) was a of the United States Navy, the second Navy ship of that name, and the first named for United States Marine Corps Major Lofton R. Henderson. The previous "Henderson" was named for Marine Corps Commandant Archibald Henderson.
"Henderson" was laid down by Todd Pacific Shipyards, Seattle, Washington, on 27 October 1944; launched on 28 May 1945; sponsored by Mrs. A. R. Early; and commissioned at Seattle on 4 August 1945