William Henderson served in the US military during the years 1969-71, having volunteered for the draft. He attended Noncommissioned Officer School and completed the elite Ranger course at Ft Benning, Georgia. Henderson was awarded the coveted Ranger tab upon successful completion of the program. His first mission in Vietnam was to lead his platoon in support of the beleaguered Firebase Ripcord. As a graduate of Dickinson State University, having majored in Elementary Education, William taught in a rural community prior to his service. He retired from teaching after 32 years in the classroom. The most important aspect of William's life is his love of family, love of country, and love of God.