World War II Honoree

Joseph Ralston Henderson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ezel, Kentucky

Honored By

Paul Henderson

Relationship

Son

FROM CAMP LEE HE WAS EARLY SENT TO WALTER REED HOSPITAL TO A COURSE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ARMY CAPABILITY FOR FOOD INSPECTION. BECAUSE OF HIS EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPING AND SUPERVISING EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS HE WAS CHARGED WITH STARTING AND RUNNING A SCHOOL TO PRODUCE 15-17 TRAINED INSPECTORS EVERY 3 WEEKS TO BECOME THE ARMY'S FOOD INSPECTORS OF MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS PURCHASED BY THE ARMY (AND OTHER SERVICES). THIS CONTINUED UNDER TECHNICAL SERGEANT'S EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE FOR THE DURATION OF THE WAR.