The Times, 9 October 1928
Obituary
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The death has occurred at Liverpool of Commander Samuel Bolton,
R.N.R., a well-known White Star Line captain. A native of Urmston,
Manchester, he went to sea when he was 15. As officer he served with the
Elder, Dempster Company, the Prince Line, and the Dominion Line. He was
with the White Star Line when war broke out and was engaged throughout
it on Naval service. For some time he served with the "Q" boats. He
received the Distinguished Service Cross and the Royal Naval Reserve
Decoration. For the past few years he was in command of the Doric,
engaged on the White Star Liverpool-Canadian service.
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Obituary
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The death has occurred at Liverpool of Commander Samuel Bolton,
R.N.R., a well-known White Star Line captain. A native of Urmston,
Manchester, he went to sea when he was 15. As officer he served with the
Elder, Dempster Company, the Prince Line, and the Dominion Line. He was
with the White Star Line when war broke out and was engaged throughout
it on Naval service. For some time he served with the "Q" boats. He
received the Distinguished Service Cross and the Royal Naval Reserve
Decoration. For the past few years he was in command of the Doric,
engaged on the White Star Liverpool-Canadian service.
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