Robert Johnson Henderson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetRobert Johnson Henderson
Confederate States Army Colonel
Date of Birth: 12-Nov-1822
Place of Birth: Newton County, Georgia, United States
Date of Death: 03-Feb-1891
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Robert Johnson Henderson
- Robert Johnson Henderson (November 12, 1822 – February 3, 1891) was a Confederate States Army colonel during the American Civil War (Civil War).
- His obituary stated that he was made a brigadier general by General Joseph E.
- Johnston, after Johnston witnessed Henderson making a desperate charge at the Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina, on March 10, 1865.
- At the suggestion of his divisional commanders, Henderson signed his parole as a brigadier general.
- Later, Henderson stated in his pardon application that he had been recommended for promotion to brigadier general but had never received a commission.
- Henderson commanded a brigade for several weeks at the end of the war but never was officially appointed by Confederate President Jefferson Davis and confirmed by the Confederate States Senate to brigadier general rank.
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