About William Henderson
Lived 1919 – 1995 (aged 76). William Henderson was an Australian military officer.
Major General William George Henderson, (19 July 1919 – 10 October 1995) was a senior officer in the Australian Army.
Biography Born in Clifton Hill, Victoria, on 19 July 1919, Henderson graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon in June 1941. An infantryman, he served in the Second World War, Korean War, Malayan Emergency and Vietnam War.
Henderson commanded the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR) from November 1957 to November 1958. Later, between June 1970 and February 1971 he served as Commander 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF) in South Vietnam. He died on 10 October 1995.
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Who was William Henderson?
Australian general (1919-1995)
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William Henderson was born on 19 July 1919 in Clifton Hill.
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William Henderson died on 10 October 1995 in Australia.
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William Henderson was a military officer.
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William Henderson was Australian.
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