Merle Allan Henderson ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On June 2, 1951 Sergeant Henderson was declared a casualty of the Korean War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Pennsylvania. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 8489 |
| Service ID | 648049 |
| Name | Merle Allan Henderson |
| From | New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania |
| Birth Date | August 18, 1929 |
| Casualty Date | June 2, 1951 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Group | Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division |
| Casualty Type | Killed in Action |
| Location | Soyang River Area, Korea |
| Burial | Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Merle Allan Henderson is buried or memorialized at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.  Merle is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Merle Allan Henderson was serving his country during the Korean War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Henderson had the rank of Sergeant. Service number assignment was 648049. Attached to Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division.
He was born on August 18, 1929. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Lawrence county has been included within the archival record. We have New Castle listed as his city. During his service in the Korean War, Marine Corps Sergeant Henderson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 2, 1951. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in Action. Incident location: Soyang River Area, Korea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
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▼ Pennsylvania was home to over 44,109 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 30,149 World War II
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• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 462 Prisoners of war
• 6,359 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 528 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
• 30,149 World War II
• 2,414 Korean War
• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 462 Prisoners of war
• 6,359 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 528 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
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