Korean War
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Air Force |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 10 1951 |
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
National Defense Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Lieutenant Colonel Hensley was awarded the Asia Pacific Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Colonel Hensley was a veteran of World War II. He led his B-29 Superfortress from the Marianas to northern Japan on the longest bombing mission during World War II, 4,400 miles. During the Korean War he was stationed at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. On May 10, 1951 he was in a Thunderbolt jet aircraft on a practice mission, when his engine flamed out and the aircraft crashed near Cleveland, Texas.