George Stuart Henderson | |
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Born | East Gordon, Berwickshire | 5 December 1893
Died | 24 July 1920 Hillah, Mesopotamia | (aged 26)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1914–1920 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | The Manchester Regiment |
Battles/wars | First World War 1920 Iraqi Revolt |
Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order & Bar Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches (5) |
George Stuart Henderson VC, DSO & Bar, MC (5 December 1893 – 24 July 1920) was a British Army officer and a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.