Military History

Arthur is listed as being killed in action on 21st October 1918. The 10th Battalion war diary entries for the period 19th to 22nd are transcribed below. However is should be noted that the Kenilworth Advertiser carried a brieft obituary which quoted a letter from his Lieutenant who stated that on 22nd October a shell fell on a post being held by Arthur and four other men, killing Arthur outright. This event is not mentioned in the war diary.

St. Aubert – 19.10.18: The Battalion made preparations for an attack. Left billets at 21.00 hours & moved to position of assembly in Haussy, arrived in position at 23.30hours.

Casualty: 2^nd Lt F.C. Miller wounded.

Front Line - Haussy – 20.10.18: The Battalion took part in  the attack to capture the high ground East of the River Selle. Zero at 0200 hrs. Final objective reached at 0600 hrs. No of prisoners 35, casualties slight.

Leave: 1 OR proceeded on leave
Draft: 70 OR (2 rejoining) joined Battalion
Casualties:      Capt H.R. Blewett died of wounds
                      Lt W. Kentist wounded
                      2^nd Lt A.H. Church? Wounded

Front Line - 21.10.18: Battn consolidated the positions gained. Intermittent shelling – chiefly with gas.

Leave: 1 OR proceeded on leave.

Front Line - 22.10.18: Very quiet. E.A. very active during morning. Slight shelling in afternoon

Leave: 1 OR proceeded on leave
Joined: Capt. A.E. Stelier & Lt K.L. Oakley joined the Battalion, also 2 OR’s