United States Marine Corps. Major Henry was killed in action while flying an AH-1G Cobra. Major Henry's helicopter was hit by enemy fire and crash landed. He assisted his weapons officer, Lt. Joseph Lofton, out of the helicopter and while they were moving away from the downed craft, both men were hit by the helicopter rotor, killing both instantly. Major Henry served with the Marine Observation Squadron 2 (VMO-2), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 1st Marine Air Wing.
Major Henry was posthumously awarded The Silver Star, The Purple Heart, and The Gold Star and is honored on the Vietnam Memorial Wall 16W064.
Major Henry was posthumously awarded The Silver Star, The Purple Heart, and The Gold Star and is honored on the Vietnam Memorial Wall 16W064.
United States Marine Corps. Major Henry was killed in action while flying an AH-1G Cobra. Major Henry's helicopter was hit by enemy fire and crash landed. He assisted his weapons officer, Lt. Joseph Lofton, out of the helicopter and while they were moving away from the downed craft, both men were hit by the helicopter rotor, killing both instantly. Major Henry served with the Marine Observation Squadron 2 (VMO-2), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 1st Marine Air Wing.
Major Henry was posthumously awarded The Silver Star, The Purple Heart, and The Gold Star and is honored on the Vietnam Memorial Wall 16W064.
Major Henry was posthumously awarded The Silver Star, The Purple Heart, and The Gold Star and is honored on the Vietnam Memorial Wall 16W064.
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