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Lofton R. Henderson
Lofton R. Henderson (May 24, 1903 – June 4, 1942) was a marine aviator in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was the Commanding Officer of Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 241 (VMSB-241) at the Battle of Midway and is recognized as the first Marine Aviator to die during that battle while leading his squadron to attack the Japanese carrier forces.
==Biography==
Lofton Henderson was born on May 24, 1903 in Lorain, Ohio.
He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1926. Prior to World War II, he served in China, and various Caribbean stations, and on aircraft carriers ''Langley'' (CV-1), ''Ranger'' (CV-4), and ''Saratoga'' (CV-3).
Major Henderson was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism at the historic Battle of Midway, one of the decisive battles of history. While leading 16 Marine Corps planes in a dive bombing attack on the aircraft carrier ''Hiryū'', his left wing burst into flames as he began his final approach. Henderson continued the attack and perished as his plane dived toward the enemy carrier.
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