| Surname: | Sutton |
| Initials: | H |
| Rank: | L/Cpl A/SSM |
| Army Number: | P/5251 |
| Notes: | MMP. From St Helens. Formerly A/WOII. 2 Dragoon Guards, No. 5383. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 5/8/1914. Transferred 1/10/1916. Extract from the St Helens Newspaper and Advertiser 7 June 1918. DCM AWARDS. The King has been graciously pleased on the occasion of his Majesty' birthday, to approve of the undermentioned awards to St. Helens soldiers, for distinguished service in connection with military operations with the armies in France and Flanders:- P/5251 L/Cpl, (A/SSM) H Sutton, Military Mounded Police. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30716 Page: 6482 June 3, 1918) |
| Citation: | MMP. Notification of DCM. |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30961 Page: 12372 Oct. 21, 1918) |
| Citation: | MMP. 15 Corps. DCM Citation.P/5251 LANCE CORPORAL (ACTING SSM) H SUTTONMILITARY MOUNTED POLICEFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was frequently under heavy shell fire, and always displayed great ability and courage. |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 29788 Page: 10044 Oct. 18, 1916) |
| Citation: | Shown as 5383 A/Sjt H Sutton D Gds in this LG. |