| Regimental number | 1495 |
| Place of birth | Mount Cole, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Horse driver |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Connie Dalton, PO, Harvey, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 52nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and fine devotion to duty whilst acting as a stretcher bearer on night 24th/25th April 1918 near VILLERS-BRETONNEUX. After passing the enemy wire behind the attacking troops he found himself the only bearer left of the bearers of his Company, the others being casualties. Instead of returning to the Regimental Aid Post and joining another squad, Private DALTON remained at the wire for over 2 hours dressing wounded in the open under heavy machine gun fire. This action called for a considerable amount of fearless courage and was something far more than his ordinary duties. His work throughout the whole of the 25th April 1918 was noted for extreme devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
