Arthur Martin-Leake VC & Bar, St John’s, High Cross, Herts, UK - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

Arthur Martin-Leake was a surgeon captain in the South African Constabulary, attached to the Royal Medical Corps, 5th Field Ambulance, during the Second Boer War. On 8th February 1902, at Vlakfontein, Martin-Leake attended a wounded man under heavy fire. After attending the wounded man he went on to treat a wounded Officer and was shot three times. He continued treating the wounded until totally exhausted. Surgeon Captain Martin-Leake was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions that day.

He won his second VC during the period 29 October to 8 November 1914 near Zonnebeke, Belgium whilst serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps, British Army. His award citation reads:

Lieutenant Arthur Martin Leake, Royal Army Medical Corps, who was awarded the Victoria Cross on 13th May, 1902, is granted, a Clasp for conspicuous bravery in the present campaign: —

For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty throughout the campaign, especially during the period 29th October to 8th November, 1914, near Zonnebeke, in rescuing, whilst exposed to constant fire, a large number of the wounded who were lying close to the enemy's trenches.

He later achieved the rank of lieutenant-colonel.

Description: The first man ever to be awarded two Victoria Cross medals for conspicuous bravery Date of birth: 04/04/1874 Date of death: 06/22/1953 Area of notoriety: Military Marker Type: Horizontal Marker Setting: Outdoor Fee required?: No Web site: [Web Link] Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed

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