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SINTON, John Alexander

UK, Soldiers Awards from the London Gazette, 1898-1944

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Fold3_Team  ·  31 Oct 2023

Gazette Information: VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/29633/supplement/6191. Captain John Alexander Sinton, M.B., Indian Medical Service. On 21 January 1916 at Orah Ruins, Mesopotamia, Captain Sinton attended to the wounded under very heavy fire and although he was shot through both arms and through the side he refused to go to hospital, remaining on duty as long as daylight lasted. In three previous actions he had also displayed the utmost bravery. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/29789/supplement/10057. GAZETTE ISSUE 29789, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, I have the honour to submit a detailed list of Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men whom I desire to bring to special notice. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30689/supplement/5926. GAZETTE ISSUE 30689, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, The Government of India has forwarded the following person's name which has been brought to notice by Lt-Gen Sir A.A. Barrett, K.C.B., K.C.S.I., K.C.V.O., for valuable services rendered during the operations against the Mahsuds, March-August, 1917. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/31742/supplement/828.GAZETTE ISSUE 31742, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, The name of the undermentioned has been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War for valuable services rendered in India during the War. Dated 3 June 1919:- Captain J A Sinton, V.C., M.B., Indian Medical Service. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/36065/supplement/2861. ORDER OF ST GEORGE,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30070/supplement/4725. GAZETTE ISSUE 30070, THE ORDER OF SAINT GEORGE, 4TH CLASS, The Russian Decoration was awarded for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.