World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John R. Henson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Palestine, Texas, Texas
Honored By
Disabled American Veterans Tx. Chapter 63
Relationship
Friends
ENLISTED OCTOBER 3, 1940. SERVED IN BISMARK, ARCHIPELAGO, EAST INDIES, PAPUA, NEW GUINEA AND NORTH SOLOMON ISLANDS; WAS ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST AND EXPERT MARKSMAN. RECEIVED ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 6 BRONZE STARS, AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. ACHIEVED THE RANK OF TECHNICAL SERGEANT. DISCHARGED SEPTEMBER 9, 1945.