Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Unit:

1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, 16th Infantry Brigade, 6th Division, British Army

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Police Inspector

Unit:

Leicester Police Force, British Police Forces, Home Office, British Government

Awarded on:

February 21st, 1941

"Inspector Weston took control at a point where very severe bomb damage and a heavy death roll occurred and continued to direct operations throughout the night; while bombs were still falling in the area. He was an inspiration to all those at the incident because of the extremely calm and collected way in which he organised his men, directed Rescue Parties and other helpers and arranged for the evacuation of large numbers of people after unexploded bombs had been discovered. He acted with great devotion to duty and a disregard of his own safety."