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John Linton
Nickname(s)"Tubby"
Born(1905-10-15)15 October 1905
Newport, Wales
Died23 March 1943(1943-03-23) (aged 37)
La Maddalena Harbour, Italy
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1926–1943
RankCommander
Commands heldHMS Pandora
HMS Turbulent
Battles/warsSecond World War
  • Mediterranean War
AwardsVictoria Cross
Distinguished Service Order
Distinguished Service Cross

Commander John Wallace Linton, VC, DSO, DSC (15 October 1905 – 23 March 1943) was a Royal Navy submariner and a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Nicknamed "Tubby", he was a fine Rugby football forward,[1] playing for the Royal Navy, United Services, and Hampshire County teams.[2]

  1. ^ Mars (1971) p. 90
  2. ^ Turner, J. F. V.C.'s of the Royal Navy Harrap London 1957 p. 157

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