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Richard Henning
First Name:
Richard
Middle Name:
T.
Last Name:
Henning
Birthplace:
Albemarle, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in a plane crash in India. He had completed more than 550 hours of combat flying and 65 missions over enemy territory. Reportedly the youngest pilot to be a Liberator squadron commander. Record for the longest round-trip flight ever made by a B-24 - 3250 Statute miles.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Personal Details
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 40
Biographical Notes:
Military Details
Military Rank:
Major
Military Unit:
10th Air Force Squadron Operations Officer
KIA Date:
11/19/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Kharagpur, India
Military Details:
Kelly Field, TX, Randolph Field, TX, Central America, India,
Awards:
Air Medal with clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Presidential Citation, Silver Star, Wings - Mar 16 at Randolph Field, TX
Source:
Davidson College Bulletin