NAME: HENDERSON FREDERICK HOWARD RANK: CAPT HOME: BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA SEX: MALE DATE OF BIRTH: 05/24/38 AGE: 28 MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED SERVICE: ARMY, REGULAR PAY GRADE: O3 OCCUPATION (MOS): 1542 DATE OF DEATH: 11/03/66 CASUALTY PLACE: SOUTH VIETNAM CASUALTY TYPE: HOSTILE - KILLED BODY STATUS: BODY RECOVERED
Frederick Howard Henderson
was born on May 24, 1938 in Fresno, California, to Harriet Severance Henderson (b.
Monterey, CA 1912; d. Berkeley, CA 1990) and Frederick Peter Henderson (b. Santa Barbara,
CA 1906; d. Berkeley, CA 1989). Fred's parents met in 1929 while both attended the
University of California and married in Berkeley in 1934. Fred grew up in Berkeley,
attending Thousand Oaks, Garfield Junior High and Berkeley High Schools.
Fred entered the University of California, Berkeley in 1956 after graduating from Berkeley High School. In 1959 Fred received an appointment from Congressman John J. Allen to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Fred graduated from West Point in 1963.
After his graduation, in June, 1963, Fred married Jacqueline Arbios, his sweetheart with whom he had fallen in love while at U.C. Fred and Jackie moved to Ft. Benning, GA, where Fred completed Airborne Ranger training. They were transferred to Schofield Barracks in Honolulu, HI where their baby daughter Suzanne was born in 1964. Fred was sent to Viet Nam in January, 1966. He was killed in action in Viet Nam on November 3, 1966.
Fred was survived by his widow, Jackie, his daughter, Suzanne, his mother and father, sisters Katherine and Mary, and nephews John and David.
Newspaper article from Pacific Stars and Stripes
dated Monday, Nov. 28, 1966:
"Attleboro Battered Reds' Supply System"
I was Fred's battalion commander when he was killed, and the same author who wrote the letter (to Fred's widow) listed at the beginning of these many wonderful tributes to Fred. I remained in the Army for a full 30-year career, retiring as a Major General. My last two assignements before leaving the service were Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft Bragg, NC, and Director of Army Training in the Pentagon. In my 30 years of duty I met and worked with, or for, many outstanding leaders, but to this day I have always held Fred as the standard upon which I measure leader traits such as integrity, selflessness,dedication, devotion to duty, loyality,professionalism, and plain old fashioned common sense. There have been several reunions of the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry (Wolfhounds) since Fred death, and even now he is always spoken of with reverence, admiration and deep respect. He was a good and loyal friend and a superb combat commander. Those of us who knew Fred at that time still miss him. I think of him often. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Jackie, we would appreciate it if you would let her know how much Fred is still thought of by the members of the 1/27th Infantry. Thank you. Sincerely,Guy S. Meloy
Guy S. Meloy gsmeloy3@cs.com Georgetown, Texas USA
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Even thou I did not know Cpt Henderson, I can relate to what he went through. I
too was on Operation Attleboro because I was with the Co "B", 2nd Bn, 14th
Infantry. I was also in Hawaii and departed there on 16 April 1966 for Cu Chi. I retired
from the Army on 1 July 1985 as an E-7. What a beautiful tribute. This is very good place.Great job done.Keep on working this way. Zinka <Zinka@hotbot.com> to all the men and women who served and died in vietnam...you deserve
a thank you ! This memorial is a fine tribute to Capt.Henderson and Fred was my uncle and my son, Freddy, was named after him. I've been to washington D.C. every year for the past 5 years on
business. Everytime I go, I make a point of showing those who are with me the Vietnam
Memorial with Fred's name on it. It has always been with a great deal of pride that I do
this and I will never grow tired of doing it in the future. I was about eight years old
when Fred died. So I don't remember much about him except a few small things. I remember
that I wrote him a note (just because I felt like it) when I was about 7. I think I told
him what I was up to and how proud I was of him. I think I also told him to be careful. I
also remember that he sent me a race car set for a present once. For many reasons, he is
very special to me. Frederick Jack Nelson (Freddy) is named after his Great-Grandfather,
Frederick Peter Henderson, and Great Uncle, Frederick Howard Henderson. Freddy was born
November 4, 1986, twenty years and one day after Uncle Fred was killed. Freddy was named
after these two men because of their kindness and their courage. We love them and miss
them both very much. This web page is a wonderful tribute to a great man. Freddy is very
proud of his family name and we believe that Uncle Fred would be proud of his
great-nephew. I would like to thank the person, (persons) responsible A tragic but inspiring tribute. Hendersons everywhere hold their
heads higher. Mrs. Henderson (Harriet) was my 4th grade teacher at my apperication is overwhelming for his man, whom i have never met,
yet seeing his picture, feel a loving and self-sacrificing man. thank you Mr. henderson Everytime I look at the pictures of the son I always see the father.
It was Frederick who as a Berkeley neighbor told me his son had been killed in Vietnam in
the War. They had the same name. That was 13 yrs ago. Mother Harriet and father Frederick
have passed also. It was their loss started me on the journey that led here. rest in peace |
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