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William John HENDERSON

Regimental number115
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationAccountant
Address222 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinWife, Mrs W Henderson, 86 Bagot Road, Subiaco, Western Australia
Enlistment date5 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 8 February 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29354 (5 November 1915); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 1

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the 29th and 30th August, 1915, at Hill 60 (Dardanelles). During the operations Sergeant Henderson rendered most valuable assistance to his Commanding Officer, and when the latter was wounded and ordered away he remained, with one other man only, and successfully held an important section. Finally, when relief arrived, he volunteered to remain, and was in the trench for thirty seven hours, during which period there was almost incessant hand-to-hand fighting. He proved untiring, and displayed a courage and devotion to duty beyond praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 28
Date: 24 February 1916

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Middle East

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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