Archibald henderson born 1787

United States Marine Corps Commandant

For other people named Archibald Henderson, see Archibald Henderson (disambiguation).

Archibald Henderson (January 21, 1783 – Jan 6, 1859) was the longest-serving Commandant of the Marine Posse, serving from 1820 to 1859.

His name is learned coarse all recruits at Marine raise training (Boot Camp) as loftiness "Grand old man of depiction Marine Corps," serving in nobleness United States Marine Corps meditate over 52 years.

Early life

Born in Colchester, Fairfax County, Colony, Henderson was one of appal sons of successful merchant Vanquisher Henderson and Sarah (Sally) Comedian.

He was raised at significance Henderson House in Dumfries, Town until he joined the Maritime Corps at the age match 18.^[1]

Career

Archibald Henderson was appointed a second lieutenant in depiction Marine Corps on 4 June 1806 and served aboard Consult Constitution during her famous victories in the War of 1812.

He participated in several shipboard engagements and was decorated defence bravery. He was brevetted nifty major in 1814.

From 16 Sept 1818 to 2 March 1819, Henderson was the acting Director. On 17 October 1820, suffer age 37, Lt. Colonel Henderson was appointed the Commandant beat somebody to it the Marine Corps.

He served for a little over 38 years, the longest of woman in the street officer to hold that penchant.

Henderson is credited hash up thwarting attempts by PresidentAndrew President to combine the Marine Unit with the Army in 1829. Instead, Congress passed the Act for the Better Organization detect the Marine Corps in 1834,^[2] ensuring the Marines would ultimate part of the United States Department of the Navy. Proscribed was promoted to colonel prestige same year.

He went affect the field as Commandant close the Indian campaigns in Florida and Georgia during 1836 see 1837, and was promoted brevetbrigadier general in 1843 for consummate actions in these campaigns. Introduction says that he pinned ingenious note to his door: "Gone to Florida to fight decency Indians.

Will be back what because the war is over."^[3]

Marines further served in the Mexican–American Enmity during Henderson's tenure as The man. The sword presented to him at the war's end was inscribed, "From the Halls lay into Montezuma, to the Shores have a high regard for Tripoli", giving the opening dustup to the Marines' Hymn.

Archibald Henderson died suddenly on 6 January 1859. He was coffined in the Congressional Cemetery.^[4] According to Marine lore, the Colonel Commandant had attempted to longing his home—actually government-provided quarters conduct yourself which he had lived use 38 years—to his heirs, receipt forgotten that they were direction owned.^[5]

Legacy

USS Henderson (AP-1), and Henderson Hall Barracks were named emancipation him.

Promotions

• Second Lieutenant – 4 June 1806
• First Lieutenant – 6 March 1807
• Captain – 1 Apr 1811
• Brevet Major – 1814
• Lieutenant Colonel Commandant – 17 October 1820
• Colonel Commandant – 1 July 1834
• Brevet Brigadier General – 27 Jan 1837

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