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Arthur PoulterArthur Poulter 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 Private in the 1/4th Bn., The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 10 April 1918 at Erquinghem, Lys, France, Private Poulter, who was acting as a stretcher-bearer, on 10 occasions carried badly wounded men on his back through particularly heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Two of the wounded were hit a second time whilst on his back. Again, after a withdrawal over the river had been ordered, Private Poulter returned in full view of the enemy and carried back another man who had been left behind wounded. He bandaged 40 men under fire and was seriously wounded when attempting another rescue in the face of the enemy. Further information The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Duke of Wellington's Regimental Museum (Halifax, West Yorkshire, England). Reference See also External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission. Poulter
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