Video
Interview by Will Hines
February 21, 2015
Summary
Robert A. Henderson was born on November 5, 1919 in Sarona, Wisconsin. He served for 5 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served in World War II and achieved the rank E6 Staff Sergeant. He is recognized today with numerous awards and recognition for his service.
About Robert A. Henderson
Staff Sergeant Robert A. Henderson retired from the Marine Corps in December 1945 after 5 years of service. After attending basic training at San Diego, California, he was eventually assigned to the USS Pennsylvania in Pearl Harbor, a naval base near Honolulu, Hawaii, on February 2nd, 1941. He stayed there until June 1943 when he decided to go to quartermaster school. He was then assigned to the 1st Marine Division and deployed to Okinawa, Japan until September 2, 1945. After that, he returned to the states and finished out the rest of his service at Camp Pendleton in December, 1945.
Medals/Special Service Awards
During his time, he earned several achievements, including Navy Good Conduct, American Defense Medal, WWII Victory, Presidential Unit Citation, and the Sharpshooter Medal.
