Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private

Unit:

Reconnaissance Squadron, 1st Airborne Division, British Army

Awarded on:

February 9th, 1946

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden

Recommendation
"On the night of Sep 17th, Tpr Bolton was serving as Bren Gunner in a composite company guarding the road bridge at Arnhem. He was posted in a very exposed position in order effectively to cover the causeway and approached to the bridge. He was continuously at his post day and night until Sept 20th when his force was recalled to Bde HQ.

It was largely due to the extreme accuracy of fire and coolness of this soldier that continuous attacks by the enemy were repelled. He was always finding targets and used his weapon with devastating results. Troughout the action this soldiers cheerfulness, steadfastness and utter disregard of his own personal safety had the greates effect upon the morale of all ranks."

Royal decree no.1 dated February 9th, 1946
LG 37909/1315