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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.
DiedJanuary 6, 1859(1859-01-06) (aged 75)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Place of burial
Congressional Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1806–1859
Rank Colonel
(Brevet Brigadier General)
Commands heldCommandant of the Marine Corps
Battles/warsWar 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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