Arthur Hugh Henry Batten-Pooll (VC, MC) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Details
He was 24 years old, and a Lieutenant in the 3rd Bn., The Royal Munster Fusiliers, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 25 June 1916 near Colonne, France, Lieutenant Batten-Pooll was in command of a raiding party when, on entering the enemy's lines he was severely wounded by a bomb which broke and mutilated all the fingers of his right hand. In spite of this he continued to direct operations with unflinching courage. Half an hour later during the withdrawal, while personally assisting in the rescue of other wounded men, he received two further wounds, but refusing assistance, he walked to within 100 yards of our lines when he fainted and was carried in by the covering party.
Further information
He later achieved the rank of Captain.
The medal
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the National Army Museum (Chelsea, England).
Reference
See also
External links
- Location of grave and VC medal (Somerset)
This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.