The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Joseph Henderson, United States Army, for most distinguished gallantry on 2 July 1909, while serving with Troop B, 6th Cavalry, in action at Patian Island, Philippine Islands. While in action against hostile Moros, Sergeant Henderson voluntarily advanced alone, in the face of a heavy fire, to within about 15 yards of the hostile position and refastened to a tree a block and tackle used in checking the recoil of a mountain gun.