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Richard Henning [1]

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

Awards: 
Air Medal with clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Presidential Citation, Silver Star, Wings - Mar 16 at Randolph Field, TX
Biographical Notes: 
Birthplace: 
Albemarle, NC
Education Details: 
Davidson College class of 40
First Name: 
Richard
KIA / MIA Place: 
Kharagpur, India
KIA Date: 
11/19/1944
Last Name: 
Henning
Middle Name: 
T.
Military Details: 
Kelly Field, TX, Randolph Field, TX, Central America, India,
Military Rank: 
Major
Source: 

Davidson College Bulletin

Military Unit: 
10th Air Force Squadron Operations Officer
Exhibit & Section: 
Gold Star Veterans [2]
Veteran Records [3]
This node displays related exhibits: 
No
MIA Date: 
NA

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