Henry Hise attended the University of Texas in Austin before enlisting in the Marine Corps Reserves in 1942. During World War II he landed on Guadalcanal in the first flight of Marine aircraft to arrive at Henderson Field, and five days later earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General.
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Henry
W.
Hise
July 7, 1920
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Born:
Shamrock
,
Texas
Home:
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Henry W. Hise (MCSN: 0-10334), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
First LieutenantAction Date:
August 12, 1942
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Henry W. Hise (MCSN: 0-10334), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism while participating in aerial flight while serving with Marine Dive Bomber Squadron TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO (VMSB-232), during air attacks on a Japanese convoy and warships in the Guadalcanal area, on 12 August 1942.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Henry W. Hise (MCSN: 0-10334), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.