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.

For other people named Arthur Henderson, see Arthur Henderson (disambiguation).

Arthur Henderson
Born(1893-05-06)6 May 1893
Paisley, Renfrewshire
Died24 April 1917(1917-04-24) (aged 23)
Fontaine-les-Croisilles, France
Buried
Cojeul British Cemetery, Saint-Martin-sur-Cojeul
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1914 – 1917 †
RankCaptain
UnitArgyll & Sutherland Highlanders
Battles/warsWorld War I
Awards
  • Victoria Cross
  • Military Cross

Henderson was born 6 May 1893 to George Henderson OBE, a Magistrate of Paisley, and Elizabeth Purdie.

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. On 23 April 1917 near Fontaine-les-Croisilles, France, he performed the deed for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He died the following day.

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