| Surname: | Whitton |
| Initials: | T |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | T/2439 |
| Notes: | MPSC. From Edinburgh. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp (2/2471) and rose, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 11/8/14. Formerly Sgt. Royal Scots, No. 9148 and Machine Gun Corps, No. 17456. 11//3/1919 to class Z reserve. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | DCM Citation (London Gazette: 3063 Page: 4690 April 17, 1918) |
| Citation: | 17456 Sjt T Whitton, MGC (Edinburgh).For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations he did consistently fine work as section serjeant. On one occasion, when his officer had become a casualty, he reorganised the remains of his section and mounted two guns for the defence of the line, displaying remarkable coolness and skill. |
