| Regimental number | 447 |
| Place of birth | Littlehampton, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Dawesley via Nairne, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Bolto, Dawesley via Nairne, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations of this Battalion near BELLICOURT between 29th September/1st October 1918 Sergeant BOLTO displayed in the highest degree, gallantry, courage and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. throughout the advance set a splendid example to his men and greatly inspired them in their dangerous enterprise. On two separate occasions he volunteered to take parties out into the open under heavy shell and Machine Gun fire. Both these efforts were entirely successful and it was no doubt due to his initiative and skill that several lives were saved. In his work as Platoon Sergeant he was untiring and prevented casualties on numerous occasions by his masterly management of his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
