John Linton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Linton

Welsh military officer

Date of Birth: 15-Oct-1905

Place of Birth: Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 23-Mar-1943

Profession: military officer

Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Commander John Wallace Linton (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.
His nickname was "Tubby" and he was a fine Rugby football forward, playing for the Royal Navy, United Services, and Hampshire County teams.