World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert T. Henderson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Saltsburg, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Ms. Emma J. Henderson
Relationship
Wife
Flew with the 345th Bomb Squadron. On a mission to New Britain Island his plane was shot down. He survived the crash and joined a Coast Watchers Group for 5 months until rescued. Credited with 4 planes. Received the Silver Star and Purple Heart for valor and wounds.