World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Jesse Oren Henson, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Miami, Florida
Honored By
Franklin J. Henson
Relationship
Son
STAFF SERGEANT, FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD 1940-1945. 31ST INFANTRY 'DIXIE' DIVISION, NEW GUINEA AND PHILIPPINE LIBERATION. AWARDED BRONZE STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH TWO BATTLE STARS.