- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Major
- Unit:
- Marine Scout-Bombing Squadron 241 (VMSB- 241), Marine Aircraft Group 22 (MAG-22), U.S. Marine Corps Aviation, U.S. Marine Corps
"For extraordinary heroism as Squadron Commander of Marine Scout-Bombing Squadron 241 (VMSB- 241), during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Battle of Midway on June 4, 1942. With utter disregard for his own personal safety, Major Henderson, with keen judgment and courageous aggressiveness in the face of strong enemy fighter opposition, led his squadron in an attack which contributed materially to the defeat of the enemy. He was subsequently reported as missing it action. It is believed he gallantly gave up his life in the service of his country."
Awarded posthumously.