Gazette Information: V.C.: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/29695/supplement/7743. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned for most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. Lieutenant Arthur Hugh Henry Batten-Pooll, Royal Munster Fusiliers. For most conspicuous bravery whilst in command of a raiding party. On 25th June 1916 near Colonne, France, at the moment of entry into 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, his voice being clearly heard cheering on and directing his men. He was urged, but refused, to retire. Half an hour later, during the withdrawal, whilst personally assisting in the rescue of other wounded men, he received two further wounds. Still refusing assistance, he walked unaided to within 100 yards of our lines, when he fainted, and was carried in by the covering party. M.C.: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30204/supplement/7623.
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Gazette Information: V.C.: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/29695/supplement/7743. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned for most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. Lieutenant Arthur Hugh Henry Batten-Pooll, Royal Munster Fusiliers. For most conspicuous bravery whilst in command of a raiding party. On 25th June 1916 near Colonne, France, at the moment of entry into 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, his voice being clearly heard cheering on and directing his men. He was urged, but refused, to retire. Half an hour later, during the withdrawal, whilst personally assisting in the rescue of other wounded men, he received two further wounds. Still refusing assistance, he walked unaided to within 100 yards of our lines, when he fainted, and was carried in by the covering party. M.C.: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30204/supplement/7623.