Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    2d Marine Raider Battalion

    Action Date:

    November 8, 1943

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Roger J. Henderson (MCSN: 489966), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the Second Marine Raider Battalion during an attack along the Numa Numa-Piva trail, Bougainville Island, British Solomon Islands on November 8, 1943. Refusing evacuation when he received four serious injuries in the back, Private First Class Henderson steadfastly continued to man his automatic rifle for a period of three hours neutralizing the fire of an enemy machine gun and covering the advance of two comrades who attacked and destroyed the hostile weapon. His aggressive fighting spirit and courageous disregard for his own personal safety were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.