Lofton R. Henderson
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Lofton R. Henderson was a U.S. Marine Corps aviator and squadron commander killed during the Battle of Midway in World War II, remembered for his leadership and sacrifice in one of the war’s pivotal engagements.
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| instanceOf |
United States Marine Corps officer
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aviator → human → military personnel killed in World War II → |
| causeOfDeath |
killed in action
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| conflict |
Battle of Midway
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World War II → |
| countryOfCitizenship |
United States of America
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| familyName |
Henderson
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| givenName |
Lofton
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| hasHonor |
remembered for bravery
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remembered for leadership → remembered for sacrifice → |
| historicalSignificance |
associated with one of the pivotal naval-air battles of World War II
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| mannerOfDeath |
combat-related death
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| militaryBranch |
United States Marine Corps
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| notableFor |
leadership during the Battle of Midway
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sacrifice in a pivotal World War II engagement → |
| occupation |
military officer
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pilot → |
| participantIn |
Battle of Midway
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Pacific Theater of World War II NERFINISHED → |
| placeOfDeath |
near Midway Atoll
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| positionHeld |
squadron commander
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| sexOrGender |
male
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Henderson Field
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namedAfter |