Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army
Joseph Henderson
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
- Unit/Command:
Troop B,
6th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 2, 1909
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Patian Island, Philippine Islands
Citation
While in action against hostile Moros, voluntarily advanced alone, in the face of a heavy fire, to within about 15 yards of the hostile position and refastened to a tree a block and tackle used in checking the recoil of a mountian gun.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 23, 1912
Presented by Pres. William H. Taft
- Born: December 1869, Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, KS, United States
- Died: December 19, 1938
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (20-50042), Arlington, VA, United States