Archibald Henderson
Military Person
1783 – 1859
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Who was Archibald Henderson?
Archibald Henderson was the longest-serving Commandant of the Marine Corps, serving from 1820 to 1859. His name is learned by all recruits at Marine recruit training to be known as the "Grand old man of the Marine Corps," serving in the United States Marine Corps for 53 years.
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- Born
- Jan 21, 1783
Colchester - Also known as
Archibald Henderson
- Parents
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Lived in
- Virginia
- Died
- Jan 6, 1859
Washington, D.C. - Resting place
- Congressional Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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