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219191 Capt. Arthur Henderson VC, MC. British Army 4th Btn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders from:Egnal, Paisley (d.24th Apr 1917) Arthur Henderson was killed in action on 24/04/1917 and is buried in Cojeul British Cemetery. He was the son of the George Henderson, O.B.E., of Egnal, Paisley, a Magistrate of Paisley, and Elizabeth Purdie or Henderson. An extract from "The London Gazette," No. 30167, dated 3rd July, 1917, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery. During an attack on the enemy trenches this officer, although almost immediately wounded in the left arm, led his Company through the front enemy line until he gained his final objective. He then proceeded to consolidate his position, which, owing to heavy gun and machine gun fire and bombing attacks, was in danger of being isolated. By his cheerful courage and coolness he was enabled to maintain the spirit of his men under most trying conditions. Captain Henderson was killed after he had successfully accomplished his task." Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**