Edward E. Henderson, Jr.

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Edward E. Henderson, Jr. was born on 1 December 1948.

On 2 July 1968, Specialist Four Edward E. Henderson, Jr. was serving with D Company, 14th Engineer Battalion, 45th Engineer Group, 18th Engineer Brigade, U.S. Army Vietnam Engineer Command, in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SP4 Henderson was killed in action when he sustained wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered.

Henderson received a posthumous promotion to Sergeant.

Medals

Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Edward E Henderson Jr is located on Panel 54W Line 37 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Sergeant Henderson is buried at Dade Memorial Park (North) in Miami-Dade County, FL.

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