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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Paul Raymond Henderson, Jr. (AFSN: AO-835011), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-86 Fighter Pilot of the 25th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, FIFTH Air Force, in Korea from 1952 to 1953. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    25th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 615 (October 10, 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Paul Raymond Henderson, Jr. (AFSN: AO-835011), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-86 Fighter Pilot of the 25th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, FIFTH Air Force, in Korea from 1952 to 1953. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    25th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron

    Regiment:

    51st Fighter-Interceptor Group

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 448 (September 5, 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Paul Raymond Henderson, Jr. (AFSN: AO-835011), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of an F-86 Sabrejet Fighter-Bomber of the 25th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 51st Fighter-Interceptor Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action in Korea from 1952 to 1953. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Henderson, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.