| Regimental number | 1854 |
| Place of birth | Ardrossan South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.7 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Henderson, Ardrossan, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Ennoggera, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in operations. During a heavy shell fire at the commencement of an action he was severely wounded. As the battery was suffering heavy casualties he refused to leave his gun, and continued to direct and control his detachment until "Cease Fire" was given. As he was leaving for the dressing station, a S.O.S. call was received from the infantry. He immediately returned and effectively controlled his gun until the battery ceased firing. His sterling courage, work, and determination during the most critical period were of a high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 238 Pte Edward Osmond HENDERSON, 8th Machine Gun Company, killed in action, 28 January 1917; 1112 Gunner George HENDERSON, 15th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 1 February 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, 25 September 1917 (shell wound, right leg, head), Wounded in action (second occasion), 5 April 1918 (gun shot wound, left leg, knee, elbow). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Shropshire', 1 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 13 July 1919. Medals:Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Place of burial | Ardrossan Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HENDERSON Basil Lowingham |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
