Arthur Henderson

Military Person

1893 – 1917

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Who was Arthur Henderson?

Arthur Henderson VC, MC was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Henderson was born 6 May 1893 to George Henderson OBE, a Magistrate of Paisley, and Elizabeth Purdie.

He was 23 years old, and an Acting Captain in the 4th Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, British Army, attached to 2nd Battalion during the First World War. On 23 April 1917 near Fontaine-les-Croisilles, France, he performed the deed for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He died the following day.

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Born
May 6, 1893
Paisley
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Died
Apr 24, 1917
Fontaine-lès-Croisilles

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on July 23, 2013

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