In Memory Of

THEOBALD, ARNOLD

Service Details
Age:
 28
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Rank:
 Lieutenant
Unit:
 7th Bn.
Regiment:
 Royal Scots
Date of Death:
 1918-06-29
Cause of Death:
 Died on active service
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 V. C. 27.
Cemetery:
 LONGUENESSE (ST. OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Pas de Calais
Country:
 France
Additional Information
Decorations:
 M C
Citations:
 LG Sup 24 September 1918 pg. 11310 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading a daylight raid. He entered the enemy's trench and secured a prisoner at the point of his bayonet, shooting two of the enemy himself. Afterwards he coolly rallied his party and sent them back, while he and two other ranks covered their withdrawal. He showed a splendid example of courage and leadership."
Son of Mrs. E. Theobald and the late Rev. G. A. Theobald. Born Pietermaritzburg, Natal.