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Delbert
O.
Henson
POW (Korea)
1929-09-24

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Home:

Adair County

, 

Missouri

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    February 4, 1951 – August 31, 1953
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Master Sergeant Delbert O. Henson (ASN: RA-17226268), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 4 February 1951 and was held until his release on 31 August 1953 after the signing of the Armistice.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Regiment:

    19th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 411 (1951)

    (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 Master Sergeant Delbert O. Henson (ASN: RA-17226268), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division in Korea. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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 Army.