32668 Private Allan Henderson, (27/7/1878-16/12/1917). "nobly did his duty"

HENDERSON. — On December 16, killed while in action in France, Private Allan Henderson (10th Reinforcements), eldest son of Andrew Henderson, Williamstown, Melbourne; aged 42 years. 

He nobly did his duty.   -Otago Witness, 16/1/1918.

BOILERMAKERS AND SHIP BUILDERS  (excerpt)

The monthly meeting of the United Boilermakers' and Iron Shipbuilders of Otago was held in Port Chalmers on Saturday evening, the president (Bro. D. Mercer) in the chair, a fair number of members being present.

Bro. Allan Henderson was the other member who had made the supreme sacrifice. For many years he had been a member, having served his time in a local foundry.  -Evening Star, 4/2/1918.

Information regarding the life and death of Allan Henderson is sparse. He served with the 3rd Battalion of the Otago Infantry Regiment, and the Regiment's Official History has this to say about the day he died.

At midday on December 15th the Battalion left camp and marched to Ouderdom, proceeding thence by light railway to Hellfire Corner, and in compliance with an order for the relief by the 4th Brigade of the 2nd Brigade, took over support positions in the Polygone Wood sector.

His death occurred in the front line but during what seems to be a quiet period.  It is possible he was the victim of a sniper.

Northern Cemetery, Dunedin.