| Surname: | Batten |
| Initials: | W V |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 825063 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in the Royal Horse Guards 28/8/35, later Royal Artillery transferred to CMP. 3/12/45 to discharge. He was born 16/7/15, at Sherborne St. John occupation Groom Gardener. 14/8/48 he was awarded the 193-1945 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- "Gas Works", Kingsclere, Nr. Newbury, Berks, William Verdun Batten |