Lofton R. Henderson
Lofton Russell Henderson | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Joe |
| Born | May 24, 1903 Lorain, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 1942 (aged 39) off Midway Atoll |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1926 – 1942 |
| Rank | Major |
| Commands | VMSB-241 |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Purple Heart |
Lofton Russell Henderson (May 24, 1903 – June 4, 1942) was a United States Marine Corps aviator during World War II. He commanded Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 241 (VMSB-241) at the Battle of Midway and died while leading his squadron in an attack against Japanese aircraft carriers.