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Navy and police remember war hero Navy and police remember war hero
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Police in the city of Newport are uniting with officers from the Royal Navy to remember a submarine commander and his crew killed in World War II.Police in the city of Newport are uniting with officers from the Royal Navy to remember a submarine commander and his crew killed in World War II.
Born in Malpas, John Wallace Linton, or 'Tubby' Linton as he was known, was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for his bravery. Born in Malpas, John Wallace Linton, or "Tubby" Linton as he was known, was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for his bravery.
Under Cdr Linton's orders, the HMS Turbulent sank close to 70,000 tonnes of enemy shipping.Under Cdr Linton's orders, the HMS Turbulent sank close to 70,000 tonnes of enemy shipping.
The submarine was lost with all 59 men in March 1943 in the Mediterranean Sea.The submarine was lost with all 59 men in March 1943 in the Mediterranean Sea.
"We are proud to be associated with all the uniformed services, recognising their role in protecting our communities and allowing the continuance of our democratic society," said Newport's Supt Julian Knight."We are proud to be associated with all the uniformed services, recognising their role in protecting our communities and allowing the continuance of our democratic society," said Newport's Supt Julian Knight.
"It is important that such events remind younger generations of the sacrifice made by so many to protect our freedom."It is important that such events remind younger generations of the sacrifice made by so many to protect our freedom.
A low-key ceremony commemorating the HMS Turbulent and Cdr Linton is being held close to the city's Riverside Theatre.A low-key ceremony commemorating the HMS Turbulent and Cdr Linton is being held close to the city's Riverside Theatre.
His many and brilliant successes were due to his constant activity and skill, and the daring which never failed him Victoria Cross citation for Cdr LintonHis many and brilliant successes were due to his constant activity and skill, and the daring which never failed him Victoria Cross citation for Cdr Linton
Organised by the Newport Naval Association, ten members of the present day HMS Turbulent will be at the service, led by Lt Cdr Dan Clark.Organised by the Newport Naval Association, ten members of the present day HMS Turbulent will be at the service, led by Lt Cdr Dan Clark.
Insp Chris Watts, from Newport's neighbourhood policing team, added: "We're always happy to welcome members of the armed forces to Newport city centre.Insp Chris Watts, from Newport's neighbourhood policing team, added: "We're always happy to welcome members of the armed forces to Newport city centre.
"It's an honour to remember such a was hero as Cdr John Wallace Linton." "It's an honour to remember such a war hero as Cdr John Wallace Linton."
HMS Turbulent's last patrol took place on 12 March, 1943, when the ship came under attack from an anti-submarine trawler.HMS Turbulent's last patrol took place on 12 March, 1943, when the ship came under attack from an anti-submarine trawler.
Though the assault was thought to be unsuccessful, the Turbulent failed to return to port, and is now believed to have fallen victim to a mine off the coast of Sardinia.Though the assault was thought to be unsuccessful, the Turbulent failed to return to port, and is now believed to have fallen victim to a mine off the coast of Sardinia.
However, over its time in service, the Turbulent was responsible for sinking more than 20 ships, including two Italian destroyers.However, over its time in service, the Turbulent was responsible for sinking more than 20 ships, including two Italian destroyers.
It led to Cdr Linton being awarded the VC after his death, with the citation noting: "His many and brilliant successes were due to his constant activity and skill, and the daring which never failed him when there was an enemy to be attacked."It led to Cdr Linton being awarded the VC after his death, with the citation noting: "His many and brilliant successes were due to his constant activity and skill, and the daring which never failed him when there was an enemy to be attacked."