The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
HENDERSON, JOSEPH
Rank and Organization: Sergeant, Troop B, 6th
U.S. Cavalry. Place and Date: At Patian Island, Philippine Islands, 2 July 1909. Entered
Service At: Leavenworth, Kans. Birth: Leavenworth, Kans. Date of Issue:
Unknown.
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
mountain gun.
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