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John Brunton Daykins (VC, MM) (Ormiston Farm, Hawick, 26 March 1883–24 January 1933, Edinburgh) 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.
He was 35 years old, and an Acting Sergeant in the 2/4th Bn., The York and Lancaster Regiment, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 20 October 1918 at Solesmes, France, Sergeant Daykins, with 12 remaining men of his platoon, rushed a machine-gun and during subsequent severe hand-to-hand fighting he himself disposed of many of the enemy and secured his objective.
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Daykins, John Brunton (1883-1933), Sergeant VC 1 record noted:
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Daykins served as a Sergeant in 2/4th The Yurk & Lancaster Regiment.
He was awarded his medal for service at France on October 20, 1918.
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