| Surname: | Butterworth |
| Initials: | A H |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/701 |
| Notes: | MMP. 17/1/17 commissioned 2/Lieut, in the 3 Welsh Regt, later Carptain, LG 32163,12361, 14/12/1920 Awarded the Military Cross. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 24/12/1914 to 4/11/15 and (2b) Gallipoli, Balkans, 5/11/15 to 20/7/16. Later Maj. Address 55 Huntsman's Brow, Stockport. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29422 Page: 73 Jan. 1, 1916) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. |
| Decoration: | Military Cross (London Gazette: 30482 Page: 956 Jan. 18, 1918) |
| Citation: | Initial award. A H Arnold Hewitt. |
| Decoration: | Military Cross (London Gazette: 30651 Page: 4997 April 25, 1918) |
| Citation: | Citation for Military Cross. 2nd Lt. Arnold Hewitt Butterworth, Welsh R., Spec. Res. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as battalion signalling officer during operations. After the intelligence officer became a casualty he took over most of his duties, going twice through heavy shell fire to clear up the situation, and rendering valuable assistance to his commanding officer.Formerly L/Cpl MMP, No P/701. |
