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Hunter Bolton

Lieutenant

8th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus sp.
  • Planted By: Miss J. Gillies
  • Plaque: 311

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Biography

Moore Hunter Bolton (SN 1098 Lt.) was born in Bendigo and was employed in Ballarat as an electrician when he enlisted in the 8th Infantry Battalion on October 13th 1914. He left Australia aboard the Benalla only six days later. He served at Gallipoli and by May 1915 had been promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. A few weeks later he was wounded and admitted to the hospital ship Grantully Castle with 'defective eyesight'. Assigned to '3 months Duty on Transport', he returned to Australia aboard the Hororata in August and his appointment was terminated at the end of January 1916.

In October 1918, he joined the Italian Reservists as a Lieutenant, embarking on the Medic on November 2nd. However, the ship was recalled due to the cessation of hostilities, and he was discharged in January 1919. He served again in World War Two.

His father Lt. Colonel William Bolton and sister May also served and are honoured with trees in the Avenue.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour