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David Henderson

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British army and air force officer

Lived 1862 to 1921 · aged 59
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Lieutenant-General Sir David Henderson, was the senior leader of British military aviation during the First World War, having previously established himself as the leading authority on tactical intelligence in the British Army.

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Gen David HendersonGen David HendersonLord Kitchener at the Peace Conference that ended the Second Boer War. Colonel Henderson is stood on the extreme left.Lord Kitchener at the Peace Conference that ended the Second Boer War. Colonel Henderson is stood on the extreme left.

Awards 4

Distinguished Service Order
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Mentioned in Despatches

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Lieutenant-General Sir David Henderson, was the senior leader of British military aviation during the First World War, having previously established himself as the leading authority on tactical intelligence in the British Army. He served as the commander of the Royal Flying Corps in the field during the first year of the First World War, and was instrumental in establishing the Royal Air Force as an independent service. After the war Henderson was the first Director-General of the League of Red Cross Societies.

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Lived 1862 to 1921 · aged 59
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