Trying To Identify Sailor - John G Sutherland

[PaulJC]

There are two possible births in Caithness - J G Sutherland in Halkirk 1928 and J G C Sutherland in Dunnet in 1933.

What is the evidence that the J G Sutherland who was awarded the Royal Victorian Medal in 1952 is the same man as the J G C Sutherland who was awarded the Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 - Near East?

J G C Sutherland's number seems to be P/JX.865395, according to the particulars of his medal. Is there a record anywhere of J G Sutherland's number?

Its the same man. I have papers showing the additional initial J G C Sutherland showing that he was in attendance at the funeral. I am convinced he is the man from Dunnet born in 1933. Why it said Halkirk in the newspaper is a bit of a mystery but people have done stranger things.
An interesting side note - the article says he cancelled his honeymoon because of the motoring conviction (1958) but I cant find a likely marriage for that year.......

[Forfarian]

John G Sutherland to Cynthia E Farquhar, Harrow 1958/Dec/5f/726?

[PaulJC]

John G Sutherland to Cynthia E Farquhar, Harrow 1958/Dec/5f/726?

Saw that one as the only likely one. Was hoping for somewhere nearer home or perhaps Portsmouth area.

[ShaunJ]

From reports of the original trial in August 1958 he was " Leading Seaman George Sutherland (25), of 31, Braal Terrace, Halkirk, Caithness".  He was due to be married in October.

[PaulJC]

From reports of the original trial in August 1958 he was " Leading Seaman George Sutherland (25), of 31, Braal Terrace, Halkirk, Caithness".  He was due to be married in October.

Thanks.
Perhaps the simple answer is that he was born in Dunnet but lived in Halkirk and so thats what was quoted in the Newspapers.

[Forfarian]

Perhaps the simple answer is that he was born in Dunnet but lived in Halkirk and so thats what was quoted in the Newspapers.

That is the most obvious explanation.

[PaulJC]

The marriage seems to be our man as there is a son born in 1960 in PORTSMOUTH............

[Forfarian]

Your instinct about the 1928 birth seems to be correct.

There is reported to be a gravestone in Elgin that reads In loving memory of JOHN GEORGE SUTHERLAND died 18th April 1999 aged 70 a dear dad and grandad and loving husband of ANNE MACKAY

John George Sutherland married Annie Reid Mackay in Kildonan in 1960.

So I think that almost certainly eliminates the son of George S and Helen Moodie, born 1928 in Halkirk and died 1999 in Elgin, as a possibility for your J G Sutherland.

[MonicaL]

There is only one child showing following the 1958 Harrow marriage that I can see.

Wondering if a divorce or the death of JGC following this? There is a possible marriage for Cynthia in Harrow in 1968 (Cynthia E Sutherland 5b/2189).

Monica