Historical information

"ROBERT OSWALD HENDERSON" He was first commissionioned as a 2nd Lt on 16.5.1899. When the 67th Bn Bendigo Militia Training Bn was formed in 1911 he served as Major.
Enlisted in the AIF 23.1.1916 with the rank of Major aged 41 years in 38th BN HQ. Embarked 20.6.1916 for England then to France with the BN late 2016, promoted Lt Col to Command the 39th Bn on 1.6.1917, awarded the “DSO” January 1918, WIA 31.3.1918 GSW left Thumb, returned to unit 12.6.1918, KIA 29.9.1918 at Bony - Le Catelet - Hindenburg Line.
Refer Cat No. 4978P for the restored Beehive Bendigo Honour Roll.

Physical description

Three photographs.
1. Sepia, oval photograph, Officer in uniform.
2. Photograph, toned blue, Officer in uniform.
3. Photograph, toned blue, Officer in uniform.