What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Commander John Wallace Linton VC, DSo, DSC Royal Navy was born here 15 October 1905 Posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross 25 May 1943 for conspicuous gallantry while in command of HM Submarine Turbulent during operations in the Mediteranean Sea. Recorded plaque organisation: Submariners Association.
John Wallace Linton VC was a Royal Navy submarine commander posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his conspicuous gallantry while commanding HM Submarine Turbulent during Mediterranean operations in 1943.
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