Bugler William Sutton

1st Battalion The 60th Rifles

Born: 1830 - Ightham, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent.

Died: 16 February 1888 at his home in Ightham (Union Workhouses).

Buried: St Peter's Parish Churchyard, Ightham.
No headstone, broken kerb on approximate site.

CITATION

For gallant conduct at Delhi on the 13th September 1857, the night previous to the assault, in volunteering to reconnoitre the breach. This soldier's conduct was conspicuous throughout the operations, especially on the 2nd August 1857, on which occasion, during an attack by the enemy in force, he rushed forward over the trenches and killed one of the enemy buglers who was in the act of sounding.

Gazetted: 20 January 1860.
Investiture: 09 November 1860, Windsor Home Park by Her Majesty Queen Victoria.
Other Medals: Indian Mutiny, clasp Delhi.
Location of Medals: RGJ Museum (VC only).
Commemoration: Plaque in Ightham Church.

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