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Mrs. Richard G. Henderson of Albert City has received word that her husband, Richard G. Henderson has been awarded the silver star for bravery beyond the call of duty, while on duty in Guadalcanal. Richard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Henderson of Estherville. He is stationed somewhere resting from war activities on Guadalcanal.
Source: Estherville, Vindicator and Republican, April 29, 1943
Richard Gordon Henderson was born Dec. 18, 1918 to Alfred G. and Annie E. Chambers Henderson. He died Nov. 16, 1996.
Source: ancestry.com
