| John Paton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 December 1833 Stirling, Scotland |
| Died | 1 April 1914 (aged 80) Summer Hill, New South Wales, Australia |
| Buried at | Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 93rd Regiment of Foot |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Other work | Prison Governor |
John Paton VC (23 December 1833 – 1 April 1914) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Paton was 23 years old, and a sergeant in the 93rd Regiment of Foot (later The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place at the Siege of Lucknow for which he was awarded the VC:
For distinguished personal gallantry at Lucknow, on the 16th of November, 1857, in proceeding alone round the Shah Nujjiff under an extremely heavy-fire, discovering a breach on the opposite side, to which he afterwards conducted the Regiment, by which means that important position was taken. Elected by the non-commissioned officers of the Regiment.[1]
He emigrated to Australia in 1861 becoming a Prison Governor.[2]
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum, Stirling Castle, Scotland.