Joel Halliwell

Joel Halliwell
VC
Born 29 December 1881
Middleton, Lancashire
Died 14 June 1958(1958-06-14) (aged 76)
Oldham, Lancashire
Buried at Boarshaw New Cemetery, Middleton
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Rank Lance-Corporal
Unit The Lancashire Fusiliers
Battles/wars World War I
Awards Victoria Cross

Joel Halliwell VC (29 December 1881 – 14 June 1958) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Details

Halliwell was 37 years old, and a lance-corporal in the 11th Battalion, The Lancashire Fusiliers, British Army during the First World War when he performed a deed on 27 May 1918 at Muscourt, France during the Third Battle of the Aisne for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

The citation reads;[1]

No. 9860 L/Cpl Joel Halliwell, Lanc Fusrs. (Middleton)
For most conspicuous bravery and determination displayed during the withdrawal of the remnants of the Battalion when closely engaged with the enemy. L/Cpl Halliwell, having captured a stray enemy horse, rode out under heavy rifle fire and machine gun fire and rescued a wounded man from "No Man's Land". He repeated this performance several times, and succeeded in rescuing one officer and nine other ranks. He made another effort to reach a wounded man, but was driven back by the very close advance of the enemy. His conduct was magnificent throughout, and was a splendid and inspiring example to all who saw him.

The medal

The medal is in Middleton, Greater Manchester with his family.

References

  1. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30811. p. 8724. 23 July 1918. Retrieved 15 May 2015.

External links

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