“Lt Boughton’s platoon had passed beyond the protection of a cliff on their right, which unexpectedly brought them under direct observation from the high San Marco ridge to their northwest. Unfortunately, Lt. Boughton and Ptes. Dennis Quinn and Bob Courriere had been hit in the first surprise flare of machine-gun fire, and before 16 and 17 Platoons could scramble over.” Dileas page 356

Son of Harold George and Mary Frances Boughton, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; husband of Irene Boughton, of Toronto.