Major Arthur P. Chattell DSO MiD

Arthur Paul Chattell joined the 49th Battalion (E.R.) in August 1916. The following month he was wounded at Courcelette and invalided to England for treatment. After recovery and returning to France, he became the Adjutant of the 49th Battalion (E.R.) and quickly gained the respect of everyone in the battalion. His performance and conduct was noted to have a positive impact on the battalion’s morale and operations. In September 1918, he received the Distinguished Service Order at Buckingham Palace by King. Returning to France, he assumed temporary command of the battalion and led it during the Battle of Cambrai and was frontline battle commander during the Pursuit to Mons in November 1918. After the war, Chattell remained active in the regimental and veteran associations and passed away in 1942.