King's Own Royal Regiment Museum

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HOME Museum & Collections Sales Donations Events Contact Us REGIMENTAL HISTORY 17th Century 18th Century 19th Century 20th Century First World War Second World War Actions & Movements Battle Honours FAMILY HISTORY Resources Further Reading PHOTO GALLERY ENQUIRIES FURTHER READING LINKS © Images are copyright, Trustees of the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum. You must seek permission prior to publication of any of our images.		The Great War Centenary 1917 - Exhibition Boomtown - From Front Line to White Lund Private Albert Halton VC Victoria Cross awarded to Private Albert Halton, number 241457, 1st Battalion, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment Born in May 1893 at Warton, Carnforth near Lancaster, Albert Halton was educated in Carnforth. He was working for a local contractor when he enlisted in the 5th Battalion on 15th August 1915. He joined the 1/5th Battalion in France and was wounded on the Somme in October 1916; after recuperating in the UK he was posted to the 1st Battalion. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry during an attack near Poelcappelle on 12th October 1917. The London Gazette published this citation: “For most conspicuous bravery in attack. After the objective had been reached Private Halton rushed forward about 300 yards under very heavy rifle and shell fire, and captured a machine gun and its crew, which was causing many losses to our men. He then went out again and brought in about twelve prisoners, showing the greatest disregard of his own safety and setting a very fine example to those around him.” Report in Lancaster Guardian of 1st December 1917 Report in Lancaster Guardian of 5th January 1918 - Enthusiastic Welcome at Carnforth Private Albert Halton VC Accession Number: KO2590/377 After the war Albert Halton worked for many years at the Lansil Works in Lancaster until his retirement in 1961. Towards the end of his life he lived at Westfield Memorial Village in Lancaster. He was a staunch supporter of the Regimental Association and attended most functions until his death on 24th July 1971. Full military honours were provided for his funeral at Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium. His Victoria Cross and other medals were presented to the King’s Own Royal Regiment Museum by his family in 1993, and can be seen on the Mezzanine Floor of the King’s Own Museum. © Images are copyright, Trustees of the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum. You must seek permission prior to publication of any of our images. Only a proportion of our collections are on display at anyone time. Certain items are on loan for display in other institutions. An appointment is required to consult any of our collections which are held in store.