Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A fine Second World War North West Europe operations D.C.M. group of five to Private-Acting Corporal D. C. Fulton, King’s Own Scottish Borderers, who, though wounded, fought on with his section until collapsing through loss of blood

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (3065961 Pte. D. C. Fulton, K.O.S.B.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals generally good very fine (5) £2500-3000

D.C.M. London Gazette 24 January 1946. The recommendation states:

‘Lance-Corporal Fulton served with this Battalion in action continuously from August 1944 until he was wounded in the battle of Bremen-Delmenhorst Road. As a private soldier he proved himself completely fearless in the attack and tireless in his work. He has always been an inspiration to his fellow men - always in front, calling them on to greater efforts. In the attacks South-West of Udem he was operating the 38 set. Handicapped as he was he rushed forward in the assault and personally took 15 prisoners. As a Lance-Corporal, he showed fine powers of leadership and was conspicuously brave on all occasions. On the Bremen-Delmenhorst Road, after house fighting for four hours, he picked up his section Bren gun, rushed forward and captured a strong point of seven men. A hand grenade had seriously wounded him, but he refused to give in. He fought on with his section, they consolidated on the objective and then Lance-Corporal Fulton collapsed through loss of blood. He has been an inspiration and example of fearlessness and leadership to his men at all times, which has always resulted in the complete over-running of the enemy.’

David Cameron Fulton, who was from Dumbarton, was serving in the 1st Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers at the time of the above related actions. His D.C.M. was one of just 14 awarded to the Regiment in the Second World War.