1917 - 2007 (89 years)
| Name | Henson, Leonard V. 'Jack' | |
| Birth | 13 Aug 1917 | Flora, Clay County, Illinois  |
| Gender | Male | |
| Reference Number | HENS.L003 | |
| _FGRAVE | 20713955 | |
| Military Service | World War II, Technician 5th Grade, 20th Armored Division, United States Army [1] | |
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United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959) In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,… |
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United States Army |
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Technician Fifth Grade, United States Army and United States Army Air Forces (Sep 1942-Aug 1948) This insignia was worn during World War II. The Technician ranks were removed from the U.S. Army rank system in 1948, although the concept was brought back with the Specialist ranks in 1955. |
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Technician Fifth Grade, United States Army and United States Army Air Forces (Sep 1942-Aug 1948) This insignia was worn during World War II. The Technician ranks were removed from the U.S. Army rank system in 1948, although the concept was brought back with the Specialist ranks in 1955. |
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United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia |
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World War II (1939-1945) |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007 On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans. Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event. This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. … |
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| Death | 11 Jul 2007 | Minnesota |
| Burial | Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois |
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Headstone, Henson, Leonard V. Displayed with permission of Lady in Black |
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| Person ID | I43918 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified | 4 Mar 2022 | |
| Father | Henson, William Henry, b. 14 Feb 1879, Orchardville, Wayne County, Illinois d. 27 Dec 1943, Flora, Clay County, Illinois (Age 64 years) | |
| Mother | Wilfong, Ollie Myrtle, b. 1886 d. 1929 (Age 43 years) | |
| Family ID | F16802 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Mosbey, Phyllis L. d. 10 Aug 1994 | |
| Marriage | 11 Mar 1946 | Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky |
| Age at Marriage | He was 28 years and 7 months - She was ??. | |
| Family ID | F16805 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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