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Archibald Henderson
5th Commandant of the Marine Corps (1820-1859)
Nickname(s)
"Grand old man of the Marine Corps"
Born
(1783-01-21)January 21, 1783 Colchester, Fairfax County, Virginia, U.S.
Died
January 6, 1859(1859-01-06) (aged 75) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Place of burial
Congressional Cemetery
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
United States Marine Corps
Years of service
1806–1859
Rank
Colonel (Brevet Brigadier General)
Commands held
Commandant of the Marine Corps
Battles/wars
War of 1812 Indian wars
Archibald Henderson (January 21, 1783 – January 6, 1859) was the longest-serving Commandant of the Marine Corps, serving from 1820 to 1859. His name is learned by all recruits at Marine recruit training (Boot Camp) as the "Grand old man of the Marine Corps," serving in the United States Marine Corps for over 52 years.
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