Sutton, John Digby

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Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Temporary Sub-Lieutenant
Awarded on:: June 3rd, 1941

Received for gallantry and distinguished services in the withdrawal from the beaches of Greece under fire and in the face of many and great difficulties of many thousands of Troops of the Allied Armies.

LG 35178/3168.

Mentioned in Dispatches

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Temporary Sub-Lieutenant
Awarded on:: January 8th, 1942

Received for outstanding gallantry, fortitude and resolution during the Battle of Crete.

LG 35409/178.

Sources

- Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 30th May 1941, Issue 35178, dated 3rd June 1941
- Supplement to The London Gazette of 6th January 1942, Issue 35409, dated 8th January 1942

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