John Paton (general)
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| Born | 18 November 1867 Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Died | 21 November 1943 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1887–1926 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held |
2nd Division 1st Brigade 5th Brigade 7th Infantry Brigade 25th Battalion |
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| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Mention in Despatches (3) |
| Other work | Vice President of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce |
Major General John Gibson Paton CB, CMG (18 November 1867 – 21 November 1943) was an Australian general who served in World War I.
Paton was born in Newcastle, New South Wales and joined the New South Wales Military Forces in December 1887 as a second lieutenant in the 4th Infantry. Paton steadily rose through the ranks and at the outbreak of World War I was appointed to command the Newcastle Defended Port. His first action was as second in command of the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force under William Holmes. During the operation, Paton captured the German motor launch Komet which later became HMAS Una.
Paton joined the AIF on 16 March 1915 as a lieutenant colonel commanding the 25th Battalion, part of the 7th Infantry Brigade, which embarked for Egypt on 2 June 1915 where it trained until it embarked for Gallipoli on 28 August 1915. Paton took over the 7th Brigade on 15 October 1915 on direct orders from Major General Brandon Leon Pass. During the evacuation of Anzac, Paton was placed in command of the Rear Party, and at 0410 20 December 1915 Paton embarked on the last boat to leave Anzac.
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