2337. Sgt. John Daykins

This is a newish memorial at Jedburgh Abbey and it commemorates a very brave man who died near the end of the First World War and was a recipient of the Victoria Cross.
“John Brunton Daykins VC MM (Ormiston Farm, Hawick, 26 March 1883 – 24 January 1933, Edinburgh) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.”