World War II Honoree

Ralph Allen Henderson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Delta, Utah

Honored By

Kally Henderson Foote

Relationship

Daughter

SERGEANT, TANK COMMANDER AND MARKSMAN IN 142ND TANK BATTALION, 11TH ARMORED DIVISION, ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. WOUNDED IN BELGIUM AND GERMANY. ALSO SERVED AS STABLE SERGEANT IN CAMP ROBERTS, CALIFORNIA.