Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

"D" Company, Royal Winnipeg Rifles, 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

August 31st, 1944

Recommendation:
On 6 June 1944 – D-Day – this officer, with under command D Company and one section of pioneers, Royal Winnipeg Rifles, assaulted Green Beach of Mike Sector and captured the objective of Graye-sur-Mer against severe opposition, gapping a minefield in process.
The assault and advance inland was led by Major Fulton with outstanding gallantry, skill and cool daring, his superb qualities of leadership and courage serving as an inspiration to the entire Battalion and contributing largely to the successful advance inland.
Again on 8 June 1944 – D plus 2 – when this Battalion experienced heavy infantry and armoured attack at Putot-en-Bessin, Major Fulton’s company, due to his example of bravery and dogged tenacity, was the only company of the Battalion to hold its position intact throughout the day. The three company positions to Major Fulton’s right were over-run but only after the Battalion was relieved and D Company was ordered to withdraw did this officer give up the locality for which he was responsible.
Major Fulton’s personal bravery, his complete disregard for his own safety and his coolness and skill in leading his command are considered to be in keeping with the highest traditions of the service.

Supplement to the London Gazette, 31 August, 1944.