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Arthur C. Batten in Camden Fire Department uniform
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Arthur C. Batten

Arthur Cuellen Batten (1904–1972), known to his fellow firefighters as Artie, joined the Camden Fire Department on March 4, 1927 and served until his retirement on February 28, 1969, rising to captain of Rescue Company 1 and acting battalion chief. He lived for many years at 1132 North 22nd Street in Cramer Hill and invented the un-patented ring cutter used by the rescue company to remove finger jewelry.

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A. C. Batten Services Set For Friday
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A. C. Batten Services Set For Friday

Obituary of Capt. Arthur C. Batten of 1132 North 22nd Street, retired Acting Battalion Chief of the Camden Fire Department and former captain of the department's Rescue Squad, who died at Cooper Hospital on April 18, 1972 after 42 years of service.

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Heads Auxiliary

Mrs. Anna Gleason, widow of Lester A. Gleason, was elected president of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Camden Police and Firemen's Association at 1175 Whitman Avenue; Mrs. Mabel Batten was elected secretary.

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