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John Alexander Sinton

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British medical doctor, malariologist and soldier (1884-1956)

United KingdomScientistsLived 1884 to 1956 · aged 71
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Brigadier John Alexander Sinton was a British medical doctor, malariologist, soldier, and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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Painting of Capt. Sinton attending a wounded soldier at Orah Ruins, MesopotamiaPainting of Capt. Sinton attending a wounded soldier at Orah Ruins, Mesopotamia

Awards 7

1956Manson Medal
1944Bisset Hawkins Medal
1929Chalmers Medal
1916Victoria Cross
Fellow of the Royal Society
Order of St. George, 4th class
Doctor of Medicine

Connected to John 6

Thomas Clifford AllbuttAlso won Doctor of MedicineEdward MellanbyAlso won Bisset Hawkins MedalDavid WeatherallAlso won Manson MedalRoy M. AndersonAlso won Chalmers MedalDavid SpenceAlso won Victoria CrossSir Fenton Aylmer, 13th BaronetAlso won Victoria Cross

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1884 to 1956 · aged 71
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4 languages

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