Archibald Henderson

For other people named Archibald Henderson, see Archibald Henderson (disambiguation).
Archibald Henderson
5th Commandant of the Marine Corps (1820–1859)
Nickname"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
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Service years1806–1859
Rank Colonel
(Brevet Brigadier General)
CommandsCommandant of the Marine Corps
ConflictsWar 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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