USN
VB-21
Pilot Lt(jg) David A. Beck, O-124076 (MIA/KIA) GA
Gunner ARM2C Kaini R. Henderson, 6104423 (MIA/KIA) IL
Missing June 5, 1943
Mission History
Took off on a mission against shipping in the Shortland Island area. Missing and circumstances undetermined.
Memorials
Both crew members were officially declared dead on January 5, 1945 and are memorialized on the tablets of the missing at Manila American Cemetery.
SBD
MIA
