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Cpt. George Henry Tatham Paton VC MC.
British Army 4th Btn. Grenadier Guards
from:Whyteleafe, Surrey
(d.1st Dec 1917)
Captain George Paton VC MM served with the 4th Battalion, Grenadier Guards and died on the 1st December 1917, aged 22. He is buried in the Metz-en-Couture Communal Cemetery in France. He was the son of George William and Etta Tatham Paton, of Wolviston House, Whyteleafe, Surrey
An extract from the London Gazette, dated 12th Feb. 1918, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery and self-sacrifice. When a unit on his left was driven back, thus leaving, his flank in the air and his company practically surrounded, he fearlessly exposed himself to re-adjust the line, walking up and down within fifty yards of the enemy under a withering fire. He personally removed several wounded men, and was the last to leave the village. Later, he again re-adjusted the line, exposing himself regardless of all danger the whole time, and when the enemy four times counter-attacked he sprang each time upon the parapet, deliberately risking his life, and being eventually mortally wounded, in order to stimulate his command. After the enemy had broken through on his left, he again mounted the parapet, and with a few men, who were inspired by his great example, forced them once more to withdraw, thereby undoubtedly saving the left flank."
