Joseph Henderson (Medal of Honor)

Joseph Henderson (December 1869 – December 19, 1938) was a United States Army Sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Moro Uprising in 1909. He later obtained the rank of Master Sergeant. Sergeant Henderson was awarded his medal on 23 November 1912, for the same action as Lieutenant Archie Miller.

Joseph Henderson
Henderson at the Medal of Honor presentation ceremony at the White House (November 23, 1912)
BornDecember 22, 1869
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
DiedDecember 19, 1938
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1899-1924
RankMaster Sergeant
UnitU.S. 6th Cavalry Regiment.
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion
Moro Rebellion
Philippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Henderson joined the army from Fort Leavenworth in March 1899 and retired on May 13, 1924.

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