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Halton was born in [[Warton, Lancaster|Warton]] near [[Carnforth]], Lancashire.<ref name="stone">{{cite news|title=Tribute Set In Stone For Local First World War Hero|url=http://www.thebay.co.uk/news/local-news/tribute-set-in-stone-for-local-first-world-war-hero/|accessdate=13 October 2017|work=The Bay|date=13 October 2017}}</ref>  He was 24 years old, and a [[private (rank)|private]] in the 1st Battalion, the [[King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster)]],<ref name="KORRMuseum">{{cite web|url=http://www.kingsownmuseum.plus.com/haltonvc.htm |title=Regimental History |accessdate=January 14, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511090915/http://www.kingsownmuseum.plus.com/haltonvc.htm |archivedate=May 11, 2013 }}</ref> [[British Army]] during the [[First Battle of Passchendaele]] of First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
Halton was born in [[Warton, Lancaster|Warton]] near [[Carnforth]], Lancashire.<ref name="stone">{{cite news|title=Tribute Set In Stone For Local First World War Hero|url=http://www.thebay.co.uk/news/local-news/tribute-set-in-stone-for-local-first-world-war-hero/|accessdate=13 October 2017|work=The Bay|date=13 October 2017}}</ref>  He was 24 years old, and a [[private (rank)|private]] in the 1st Battalion, the [[King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster)]],<ref name="KORRMuseum">{{cite web|url=http://www.kingsownmuseum.plus.com/haltonvc.htm |title=Regimental History |accessdate=January 14, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511090915/http://www.kingsownmuseum.plus.com/haltonvc.htm |archivedate=May 11, 2013 }}</ref> [[British Army]] during the [[First Battle of Passchendaele]] of First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.


On 12 October 1917 near Poelcapelle, Belgium, after the objective had been reached, Private Halton rushed forward about 300 yards under very heavy fire and captured a machine-gun and its crew which was causing heavy losses to our men. He then went out again and brought in 12 prisoners, showing the greatest disregard for his own safety and setting a fine example to those round him.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=30400 |supp=y |page=12330|date=23 November 1917 }}</ref>
On 12 October 1917 near Poelcapelle, Belgium, after the objective had been reached, Private Halton rushed forward about 300 yards under very heavy fire and captured a machine-gun and its crew which was causing heavy losses to our men. He then went out again and brought in 12 prisoners, showing the greatest disregard for his own safety and setting a fine example to those around him.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=30400 |supp=y |page=12330|date=23 November 1917 }}</ref>


After the war Halton was an ironworker until his retirement in 1961, and during World War II he served in the [[Home Guard (United Kingdom)|Home Guard]].
After the war Halton was an ironworker until his retirement in 1961, and during World War II he served in the [[Home Guard (United Kingdom)|Home Guard]].

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Details

Halton was born in Warton near Carnforth, Lancashire.[1] He was 24 years old, and a private in the 1st Battalion, the King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster),[2] British Army during the First Battle of Passchendaele of First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 12 October 1917 near Poelcapelle, Belgium, after the objective had been reached, Private Halton rushed forward about 300 yards under very heavy fire and captured a machine-gun and its crew which was causing heavy losses to our men. He then went out again and brought in 12 prisoners, showing the greatest disregard for his own safety and setting a fine example to those around him.[3]

After the war Halton was an ironworker until his retirement in 1961, and during World War II he served in the Home Guard.

A commemorative plaque was installed in Sparrow Park, Warton, unveiled on 12 October 2017 by the Deputy Mayor of Lancaster.[1]

The medal

His VC is displayed at the King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) Museum, in Lancaster, England.

References

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Bibliography

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External links

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