Joseph Henderson (Medal of Honor)
Joseph Henderson | |
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 Henderson at the Medal of Honor presentation ceremony at the White House (November 23, 1912) | |
| Born | December 22, 1869 Fort Leavenworth, Kansas |
| Died | December 19, 1938 Fort Leavenworth, Kansas |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1899-1924 |
| Rank | Master Sergeant |
| Unit | U.S. 6th Cavalry Regiment. |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion Moro Rebellion Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Joseph Henderson (December 1869 – December 19, 1938) was a United States Army Sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Moro Uprising in 1909. He later obtained the rank of Master Sergeant. Sergeant Henderson was awarded his medal on 23 November 1912, for the same action as Lieutenant Archie Miller.[1]
Henderson joined the army from Fort Leavenworth in March 1899[2] and retired on May 13, 1924.[3]
Medal of Honor citation[edit]
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Troop B, 6th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Patian Island, Philippine Islands, July 2, 1909. Entered service at: Leavenworth, Kans. Birth: Leavenworth, Kans. Date of issue: November 23, 1912.
Citation:
While in action against hostile Moros, voluntarily advanced alone, in the face of a heavy fire, to within about 15 yards of the hostile position and refastened to a tree a block and tackle used in checking the recoil of a mountain gun.[4]
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Hall of Valor
- ^ Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
- ^ U.S., National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962.
- ^ "Joseph Henderson , Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved December 2, 2007.
References[edit]
- "Joseph Henderson , Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved December 2, 2007.