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Robert A. Henderson
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| Robert A. Henderson | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1918 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 01286122 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 2 (24 August – 17 October 1942) |
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Robert A. Henderson (born 1918) was a United States Army soldier associated with Camp Ritchie, Maryland.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In July 1942, Henderson joined 82nd Airborne Division. On 16 August 1942, he earned wings and became member of 507th PIR of 82nd Airborne. Henderson trained at Camp Ritchie (Class 2).
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- 507th PIR POW
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Technical record[edit | edit source]
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| row_source | demographics |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 27 June 1942 — Commissioned as 2nd Lt. at Fort Benning, GA.
- 17 October 1942 — Graduated with Class 2.
- July 1942 — Joined 82nd Airborne Division.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data
- Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records
- NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
- 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Robert A. Henderson for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Henderson, Robert A. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ROBERT A. HENDERSON III.docx)