World War II Honoree

Lyle V. Henke

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Beaver Crossing, Nebraska

Honored By

Son

Relationship

son

STAFF SARGENT HENKE WAS INDUCTED INTO THE SERVICE JULY 9TH, 1942 AND ENTERED INTO ACTIVE DUTY AT FORT LOGAN COLORADO. HE WAS ALSO AT CAMP ROBERTS, TUCSON, RENO, AND MERCED CALIFORNIA. LYLE WENT OVERSEAS ON SEPTEMBER 20TH, 1943, TO RECKHEETH, ENGLAND ATTACHED TO THE 467TH BOMB GROUP. HE WAS THERE FOR THE DURATION OF THE WAR HANDLING BOMBS AND LOADING B-24S. LYLE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR FOR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT IN PERFORMANCE OF OUTSTANDING SERVICES. IN CHARGE OF THE BOMB DUMP OF THE 467TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP, HIS SECTION HELPED DELIVER 1354 TONS OF INCENDIARY BOMBS WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. LYLE WAS DISCHARGED OCTOBER 10, 1945 AT LOWRY FIELD, COLORADO AT THE RANK OF S/SGT. WITH 3 YEARS 3 MONTHS AND 2 DAYS IN SERVICE. #37449323