Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 150 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

August 14th, 1942

Citation:
"One night in July, 1942, this airman was the rear gunner of a bomber detailed to attack Duisburg. On the outward flight, when some 60 miles beyond the Dutch coast his aircraft was intercepted by a Junkers 88. Sergeant Dolton was unable to warn his captain to take evasive action as the inter-communication was unserviceable. Although his aircraft was subjected to repeated attacks, he met them all with indomitable courage and eventually shot the enemy aircraft down in flames. Throughout, this airman displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty. He has on 3 other occasions driven-off enemy aircraft by the skillful handling of his guns."

The DFM was presented on September 24th, 1945.