World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Batley Carr, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, he served as a Private in the 10th Service Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, British Army. At Heninel, France, on April 10, 1917, Private Waller was with a bombing section forming a block in the enemy line. A concerted attack by the Germans was made on his post and five of the garrison were killed. In spite of this Private Waller finally repulsed the enemy attack after he'd spent more than an hour throwing bombs continuously. Later that evening, the enemy counter-attacked once more and all except Private Waller were made casualties. Although he was wounded later, he continued to throw bombs for a another half-hour, until he was killed. For most prestigious gallantry, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on June 8, 1917.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Batley Carr, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, he served as a Private in the 10th Service Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, British Army. At Heninel, France, on April 10, 1917, Private Waller was with a bombing section forming a block in the enemy line. A concerted attack by the Germans was made on his post and five of the garrison were killed. In spite of this Private Waller finally repulsed the enemy attack after he'd spent more than an hour throwing bombs continuously. Later that evening, the enemy counter-attacked once more and all except Private Waller were made casualties. Although he was wounded later, he continued to throw bombs for a another half-hour, until he was killed. For most prestigious gallantry, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on June 8, 1917.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
30144 PRIVATE
H. WALLER V.C.
KING'S OWN YORKSHIRE L.I.
10TH APRIL 1917 AGE 20
HONOUR'D BELOVED AND MOURN'D
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