Arthur Henderson (VC)

Arthur Henderson (VC)

Arthur Henderson VC, MC (6 May 1893-24 April 1917) 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.

Details

He was 23 years old, and an Acting Captain in the 4th Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's), British Army, attached to 2nd Battalion during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 23 April 1917 near Fontaine-les-Croisilles, France, during an attack on enemy trenches, Captain Henderson, although almost immediately wounded in the left arm, led his company through the front enemy line until he gained his final objective. He then proceeded to consolidate his position, which owing to heavy gun and machine-gun fire and bombing attacks was in danger of becoming isolated. By his cheerful courage and coolness he was able to maintain the spirit of his men under most trying circumstances. Captain Henderson was killed after he had successfully accomplished his task.

Further information

Grave/memorial at Buried at Cojeul CWGC, Pas-de-Calais, France.His name appears on the war memorial in Gordon in the Scottish borders, showing the fact that he won the VC.

The medal

In the Lord Ashcroft Collection

References

*Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
*The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)
*Scotland's Forgotten Valour (Graham Ross, 1995)

External links

* [http://www.hwy56.com/warlinks/memories/barker/ash.htm History of Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders]


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