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Bill Sutton (filker)
William Sutton may refer to: * William Sutton (VC) (1830–1888), English recipient of the Victoria Cross * Will Sutton (born 1991), American football player * Will Sutton (footballer), English footballer * Bill Sutton (New Zealand politician) (born 1944), New Zealand Labour politician * Bill Sutton (Kansas politician), American politician and member of the Kansas House of Representatives * William Sutton (songwriter), 18th-century songwriter/poet, possibly from Stockton * William Sutton (Southport) (1752–1840), hotelier * Bill Sutton (artist) (1917–2000), New Zealand artist * Willie Sutton (1901–1980), bank robber * William Richard Sutton (1833–1900), founder of Sutton Carriers and philanthropist founder of Sutton Housing Trusts * William Sutton, co-founder of the Rover car company * William Sutton, footballer who played for Everton F.C. Everton Football Club () is an English professional association football club based in Liverpool that competes in the Premier Lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Sutton (VC)
William Sutton VC (1830 – 16 February 1888) was an English 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. Details Sutton was about 27 years old, and a bugler in the 1st Battalion, 60th Rifles (later The King's Royal Rifle Corps), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 13 September 1857 at Delhi, India for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. There is a plaque in his memory in St Peter's Church, Ightham, where he is buried in an unmarked grave. The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum, Winchester, England. References *''Monuments to Courage'' (David Harvey, 1999) *''The Register of the Victoria Cross ''The Register of the Victoria Cross'' is a reference work that provides brief information on every Victoria Cross awarded until the publication date. Each entry provi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |