| Regimental number | 7255 |
| Place of birth | Charters Towers Qld |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, David Henderson, Armadale PO, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations with 15th Infantry Brigade at PERONNE on 2nd September 1918 this N.C.O. had charge of a Machine gun Section. He was constantly under fire, but coolly and skilfully controlled his Section, taking his guns forward very close in support of the Infantry. by his exceptional courage, initiative and devotion to duty he set a splendid example to his men. They rendered very effective help in the attack. Sergeant HENDERSON skilfully supervised the maintenance of his communications.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
