Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Awarded on:

October 8th, 1940

Citation:
"This officer has taken part in twenty major operations over enemy territory since early in June, 1940. On the night of 15th September an attack on the marshalling yards at Brussels was frustrated by the failure of the starboard engine and he turned for home. Later, however, the engine functioned normally and Squadron Leader Fulton decided to resume his mission. He made two successful attacks from 11,000 feet straddling the railway junction with both sticks of bombs. By his persistent determination, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in the face of heavy opposition and many set-backs, Squadron Leader Fulton was able to complete his task."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Wing Commander

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1942

Citation:
"This test pilot has had two tours of duty with the experimental section, interspaced with a period of operational flying during the course of which he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. During the first posting to the experimental section he was in the research department flight at Exeter in the days when impacts into balloon cables first began in earnest. He carried out 38 actual impacts into cables, two of which were of unusually original nature in Wellingtons. He also carried out very successful and important de-icing work in Blenheims and Harrows. Since his return to the experimental section he has been successful in completing a large number and variety of experiments, particularly at night, in connection with aids to night flying. He has set a splendid example and has shown initiative, determination and courage."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Wing Commander

Unit:

No. 419 (Moose) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

August 4th, 1942

Citation:
"This officer has participated in attacks on industrial targets, dockyard towns, aerodromes and other important enemy targets. On one night in April 1942 he successfully attacked Kiel. On the return journey his aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter whilst flying at a height of 1,500 feet. Wing Commander Fulton's aircraft sustained much damage. One blade of the port propeller was shot away, the rear turret completely shattered and the rear gunner wounded. The hydraulic system was damaged and many of the aircraft's instruments were rendered unserviceable. The damaged propeller caused intense vibration. To offset this Wing Commander Fulton decided to continue the journey on one engine. The aircraft would not maintain height, however, an descended to some twenty feet above the level of the seas. Wing Commander Fulton was compelled to restart the port engine and he succeeded in regaining height. The vibration recommenced and continued in an alarming manner until the base was reached where an excellent landing was made with the undercarriage retracted. This officer's skill and determination was responsible for the safe return of his damaged aircraft and his crew after a hazardous flight of some 118 miles after the aircraft had been attacked."