Douglas Henderson enlisted into the Coldstream Guards before volunteering for ‘special duties’.
Pte Henderson became a commando and then a member of No2 (Parachute) Commando later 11th Special Air Service Battalion (11 SAS Bn).
L/Cpl Henderson was a member of X Troop who jumped on Operation Colossus at Tragino, where he was captured and held as a prisoner of war.
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