HENDERSON Harold Henry 2/Lt

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Surname: HENDERSON;

Forename(s): Harold Henry;

Initials: HH;

Rank: 2/Lt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 45 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 45 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 39 Bn;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of machine guns. When almost entirely surrounded, he coordinated the fire of his guns to cover the retirement of other troops, eventually firing himself the only gun left in action. When the retirement was completed, he succeeded in making his way back. On another occasion, taking one man and a team, and a handful of infantry, he advanced 2,000 yards across open country under fire. The position being untenable he successfully withdrew to one in the rear. By his example of cheerfulness he constantly encouraged his men at a critical period.;

Other Data: joined 45 Coy 23/11/1916
War Diary 39 Bn 28/6/1918 - wounded;

Other Notes: MC: LG 16/9/1918;

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