John Paton Military person

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.

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John Paton
Birth dateDecember 23, 1833
Birth place
Scotland , Stirling
Date of deathApril 01, 1914
Place of death
Australia , Summer Hill New South Wales
Resting place
Sydney , Rookwood Cemetery

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Military person

award
Victoria Cross
military operations
Crimean War
Indian Rebellion of 1857
military unit
93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot

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