Date of birth:
Friday, 17 February 1905
Ethnicity/Nationality:
Canadian
Profession:
truck driver
Hometown(s):
Huntingdon, Quebec; St. Catharines, Ontario; Calgary, Alberta
Political affiliation:
Communist Party of Canada, December 1936
Approximate date arrived in Spain:
1937-10-30 via NY
Final status:
KIA 1 or 3 April 1938 during Retreats between Calaceite and Gandesa
Other:
Henderson died next to his brother, Raymond Henderson, during the Retreats. Raymond returned to Canada and fought in the Second World War; His death is the subject of some confusion as a British volunteer, Alan Logan, said he fought alongside a William Henderson as late as April 9, 1938
Sources:
Figueres List; RGASPI Fond 545, Opis 6, Delo 551, ll. 100-101; NAC, M-P Collection, Hoar, V. 1, F. 10 Death and Disappearance Certificates, (4/1/38); Hoar, p 190; Momryk; Petrou; Hoff
