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Headstone of Joseph Henderson
Headstone of Joseph Henderson
U.S. Army · United States United States

Joseph Henderson

1869 – 1938
Medal of Honor - Army
Life Keepsakes Service Medal of Honor Decorations Shadow Box Laid to Rest In Our Keeping

Joseph Henderson served the U.S. Army. Joseph was 68 years old.

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Headstone Front of Joseph Henderson. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Front of Joseph Henderson. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Back of Joseph Henderson. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Back of Joseph Henderson. Arlington National Cemetery.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
2 July 1909 · At Patian Island, Philippine Islands · Sergeant, Troop B, 6th U.S. Cavalry.

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.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army July 2, 1909 · At Patian Island, Philippine Islands · Sergeant, Troop B, 6th U.S. Cavalry.
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.
Burial Information
Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Section 20
Grave 50042
In Our Keeping
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Medal of Honor - Army

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