Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Unit:

1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Warizistan District, British Indian Army

Awarded on:

February 16th, 1940

At LOWER TAMRE OBO on the 5th December, 1939, whilst acting Platoon Sergeant, Corporal Sutton accompanied two sections of his platoon on patrol.
The section he was with suddenly came under heavy fire at about 300 yards range, and he was wounded in the thigh.
Despite his wound he managed to get his men into position and return the fire.
Owing to his handling of the situation, although again wounded, he managed to inflict casualties on the enemy without suffering further casualties in his sections.
Throughout the action he showed a complete disregard for his own personal safety, made light of his wounds, and set a splendid example to his men. "