Tuesday 18 November 2008

Sergeant Cuthbert Joseph Dutton, MM

Born on 31 March 1896 in Brockley, London, England - son of Joseph Dutton, Brockley, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in St. Thomas, Ontario, trade as railway employee, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 91st Battalion, CEF, in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 28 February 1916 (number 190048) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 20 or 21 August 1916 - sent to England for the Officers' Training Course on 27 or 30 October 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

4 comments:

Danhersod-Paul Rutledge said...

Hello Ken,

I am the grandson of Cuthbert Joseph Dutton and I have some photos and records of Cuthbert's if you desire, kindly.

Paul Rutledge
Toronto, Canada

Danhersod-Paul Rutledge said...

Hi Ken,

thank you for the response, i will put the pics in an email for you, so as to have you load as be 'jpegs' , give me time and they will come... but get this ... Cuthbert's father was Joseph Reynolds Dutton and Cuthbert's grandmother was Sophia Reynolds from Devizes Wiltshire, Market Lavington areas...fyi..

Unknown said...

I am a great nephew of Cuthbert. My grandfather Bernard died in Muswell Hill London in 1977. My father Edwardl lives in Finchley, near Muswell Hill. We remember cousin Audrey who came to England years ago. I'd love to know more about the Canadian family. David Dutton. Email: djdutton@sky.com

Unknown said...

Hi. Cuthbert was my great uncle. Bernard Dutton was my grandfather. I visited that house in Brockley when Lucy was terminally ill. My father Edward was executor of the estate. Dad is now 87, and he would love to have some news from Canada. How is cousin Audrey.? My email: djdutton@sky.com
Thanks.