Joseph Henderson (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]

For other people named Joseph Henderson, see Joseph Henderson (disambiguation).
Joseph Henderson
BornDecember 22, 1869
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
DiedDecember 19, 1938
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1899-1924
RankMaster Sergeant
UnitU.S. 6th Cavalry Regiment.
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion
Moro Rebellion
Philippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Henderson joined the army from Fort Leavenworth in March 1899[2] and retired on May 13, 1924.[3]

Medal of Honor citation

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

Notes
  1. Hall of Valor
  2. Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
  3. U.S., National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962.
  4. "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.

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