Henderson, David

David Henderson was born on January 20, 1891 in Dalbeattie, Scotland. He had one brother, Wellwood. As their father had passed away, the boys were raised by their mother, Sarah. As young men, the Henderson boys joined their uncle William in Canada. David made his home in Lethbridge, Alberta where he worked as a laborer. Both of the Henderson boys would enlist for service in the Great War. On November 23, 1914, David Henderson enlisted with the 20th Battery 5th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery. He was among the first of the Lethbridge men to sign up. Driver Henderson arrived in France on January 19, 1916. He would serve with the 5th Brigade CFA in France and Belgium for nearly 3 years, enduring some of the most difficult days of the war. On October 11, 1918, exactly one month before Armistice was declared, Driver Henderson was killed in action. He was laid to rest at Ramillies Communal Cemetery Extension. David Henderson was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. These were sent to his brother Wellwood along with the death plaque and scroll