Arthur Herbert Procter

Arthur Herbert Procter VC 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. During the First World War, he served as a private in the 1/5th Battalion, the King's Regiment (Liverpool), which was part of the 55th (West Lancashire) Division of the British Army.

On 4 June 1916 near Ficheux, France, Private Procter exhibited immense bravery when he noticed movement from two wounded men lying in full view of the enemy, just 15 yards in front of the trenches. On his own initiative, and under heavy fire, he ran and crawled to the men, dressed their wounds under the cover of a small bank, provided them with warm clothing, and promised their rescue after dark. He then returned to the trenches under continued heavy fire. The men were successfully rescued at dusk.

Procter held the distinction of being the first British soldier to be decorated with the Victoria Cross directly on the battlefield. He later served in the Royal Air Force, achieving the rank of Squadron Leader.