John Linton | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Tubby" |
| Born | 15 October 1905 Newport, Wales |
| Died | 23 March 1943 (aged 37) La Maddalena Harbour, Italy |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1926–1943 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands | HMS Pandora HMS Turbulent |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Victoria 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]