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Auction: 15003 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 389

A Framed Painting of Lieutenant A.H.H. Batten-Pooll Winning the V.C., Painted for and Appearing in Deeds that Thrill the Empire
A view of a bomb exploding and severely wounding Lieutenant A.H. Batten-Pooll, Royal Munster Fusiliers, at the moment of entry into the enemy's lines when in command of a raiding party near Colonne, 25.6.1916, signed 'H. Ripperger', 520mm x 355mm, lithograph, mounted in a glazed frame

V.C. London Gazette 5.8.1916 Lt. Arthur Hugh Batten-Pooll, R. Muns. Fus.
'For most conspicuous bravery whilst in command of a raiding party. 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.'

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Estimate
£400 to £500