George Stuart Henderson VC, DSO & Bar, MC (5 December 1893 – 24 July 1920) was a British Army officer and a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
On the evening of the 24th July, 1920, when about fifteen miles from Hillah (Mesopotamia), the Company under his command was ordered to retire.
After proceeding about 500 yards a large party of Arabs suddenly opened fire from the flank, causing the Company to split up and waver.
At one time, wnen the situation was extremely critical and tihe troops and transport were getting out of hand, Capt.
Henderson, by sheer pluck and coolness,, steadied his command prevented the Company from being cut up and saved the situation.