John Paton (VC)

John Paton VC (23 December 1833 – 1 April 1914) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

For other people named John Paton, see John Paton (disambiguation).

John Paton
Born(1833-12-23)23 December 1833
Stirling, Scotland
Died1 April 1914(1914-04-01) (aged 80)
Summer Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Buried
Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
RankSergeant
Unit93rd Regiment of Foot
Battles/wars
Awards Victoria Cross
Other workPrison Governor
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