Sergeant Robert Henderson
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1884-01-22
Place of birth: Melrose Roxburgshire Scotland
Next of kin: James Henderson, father Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Surveyors Assistant
Occupation (normalized): Cartographical Draughtsman
Religion: Presbyterian
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 433043
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
(49th Battalion)
Rank detail
Sergeant, 49th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal
Date of award: 1916-10-27
Source: London Gazette, Canadian Gazette: December 16, 1916
Military Medal First Bar
Date of award: 1918-02-23
Source: London Gazette, Canadian Gazette: March 30, 1918
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Date of award: 1919-01-16
Source: London Gazette, Canadian Gazette: April 12, 1919
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
454717
Service file: B4258-S030
Uploader's Notes:
Awarded Military Medal for bravery in the field 28-11-1916
Awarded Bar to Military Medal 4-6-1918
Wounded 24-8-1918
Confirmed in rank of Sergeant 7-9-1918
Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal 9-4-1919
Uploader's Research notes: [Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 49th Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal Military Medal Military Medal First Bar ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2006-08-16
Last modified: 2016-11-14