Quonset Point, Rhode Island. Post war After the war Henderson served as Commandant of Naval Operating Base, Bermuda in May 1946. His next assignment was as Chief of Staff to Commander U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean in October 1947 and later served as the Deputy Commander in Chief of the same command in October 1948. Korean War In August 1950 shortly after the start of the Korean War, Henderson was serving as Commander Fleet Air, Japan with added duty as Commander Naval Air Bases, Japan. Here he was responsible for supplying logistic support for operating squadrons, maintenance units, tenders and bases in the Japan-Korea area in an important contribution to the successful prosecution of the Korean Campaign. He assumed command of Carrier Division 5 in May 1951 and as Commander of Task Force 77 during operations in Korea from May to August 1951. With his flag in , his task force exerted relentless pressure against the enemy, provided effective close air support for ground troops, inflicted extensive damage upon the enemy by daring air strikes, and constantly interdicted their key communication systems. In October 1951 he served as Commander of Naval Air Bases, 11th & 12th Naval Districts headquartered in San Diego, California, and in May 1953 assumed additional duties as Commandant of the Eleventh Naval District, remaining at that post into September of that year. Retirement and death Henderson transferred to the Retired List of the Navy on August 1, 1954 as a rear admiral, designator 1313. He was advanced to rank of vice admiral on the basis of combat awards, after 37 years of naval service in 3 wars. Among his awards were the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (6) with combat V’s, the Purple Heart, and Presidential Unit Citation. He died on November 29, 1964 at the age of 71. Vice Admiral Henderson was one of two World War II naval aviator admirals to have gone from seaman to admiral. References Bibliography 1893 births 1964 deaths People from Pawtucket, Rhode Island University of Maine alumni United States Navy admirals United States Navy pilots of World War II Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Legion of Merit American aviation record holders