| Date | 5 August 1916 |
|---|---|
| Source | The London Gazette of 5 Aug 1916, Num. 29695, p. 7743 |
| Reference | WW1-0004 |
| Volume | First World War |
| Collection | Victoria Cross Recipients |
He displayed exceptional bravery while leading a raiding party. Despite being severely wounded by a bomb that mutilated his right hand, he continued to direct operations with unflinching courage, cheering on and directing his men. Even after receiving two more wounds while assisting in the rescue of other wounded men. He refused assistance and walked unaided until he fainted and was carried in by the covering party.
Extract from The London Gazette
| Name: | Arthur Hugh Henry Batten-Pooll VC MC |
| Born: | 25 Oct 1891; Knightsbridge, London. |
| Died: | 21 Jan 1971; Ugborough House, Ivybridge, Devon. |
| Buried: | St. Lawrence’s Parish Churchyard, Woolverton. |
| Unit: | 3rd Battalion The Royal Munster Fusiliers |
| Date of Action: | 25 Jun 1916 |
| Place: | Cité Calonne, France |
| Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Gazetted: | The London Gazette of 5 Aug 1916, Num. 29695, p. 7743 |
| VC No: | 710 |
| Presented: | 4 Nov 1916 by King George V at Buckingham Palace. |
| Displayed: | National Army Museum, Chelsea. |
| References: | [31] [32] |
| Connection: | Educated at Eton College. Named on the VC/GC Memorial at Eton College. |
| Awards: | Victoria Cross Military Cross British War Medal (1914 – 20) Victory Medal (1914 – 19) with MiD Coronation Medal 1937 Coronation Medal 1953 |