POYNTER, ARTHUR VERNON, Captain, was
born 9 November 1871, only son of Lieutenant Colonel James Poynter, formerly
14th Hussars. He was educated at Radley College, joined the Scots Guards
and retired. Served in the South African War, 1899-1901, with the Imperial
Yeomanry; was Commandant, Imperial Yeomanry Depot. He took part in
operations in the Transvaal; was dangerously wounded; was mentioned in
Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901], and was created a Companion
of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]:
"Arthur Vernon Poynter, Captain, 10th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. In
recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was
invested by the King 17 December 1901. He was ADC to the Viceroy of India,
1902-5; ADC to the Governor-General of Canada, 1906-7. Major Poynter
served in the European War, 1914—16, and was severely wounded. He married,
in 1917, at Charlton Park Church, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, Lady Agnes Isabel
Howard, third daughter of the 18th Earl of Suffolk.
