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Charles W. Henderson

b. 1948

Military writer

Military historian
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About Charles W. Henderson

Born 1948. Charles W. Henderson is an American military historian.

Charles William Henderson (born August 26, 1948) is a retired Marine Corps Warrant Officer and an author based in Colorado. Henderson is best known for his two biographies, Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills and Silent Warrior, about Marine Corps Sniper Carlos Hathcock.

Biography Henderson was born in Artesia, New Mexico, on August 26, 1948, and attended Artesia High School, graduating in 1966.

Works Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills, (1986); reissued as a paperback in 1988 Marshalling the Faithful: The Marines' First Year in Vietnam, (1993) Silent Warrior, (Berkley Books, 2000) Goodnight Saigon, (2005) Jungle Rules: A True Story of Marine Justice in Vietnam, (2007)

Awards and honors Life Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

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Important facts

Born
26 August 1948, Artesia
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Military historian
Nationality
United States
Education
Syracuse University, Artesia High School, Pennsylvania State University
Awards
American Society of Journalists and Authors
Also known as
Charles William Henderson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Charles W. Henderson?

Military writer

When was Charles W. Henderson born?

Charles W. Henderson was born on 26 August 1948 in Artesia.

What is Charles W. Henderson's occupation?

Charles W. Henderson is a military historian.

What nationality is Charles W. Henderson?

Charles W. Henderson is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles W. Henderson

· Wikidata: Q5083210

· DBpedia: Charles W. Henderson

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