Background
Sutton, John Matthias Dobson Son of Harry Rowston and Gertrude Sutton.
British government representative
Sutton, John Matthias Dobson Son of Harry Rowston and Gertrude Sutton.
Educated, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Alford, Lincolnshire.
Joined, Royal Air Force, 1950; pilot training command, Royal Air Force, 1951; served with figher squadrons, United Kingdom and Germany with, Staff College, 1963; with, OC 249 Squadron, 1964-1966; assistant secretary, Chiefs of Staff Committee, 1966-1969; with, OC 14 Squadron, 1970-1971; assistant chief of staff policy and plans, Headquarters 2 ATAF, 1971-1973; staff chief of defense staff, 1973-1974; with, RCDS, 1975; commandant, Center Flying School, 1976-1977; assistant chief air staff policy, 1977-1979; deputy commander, Royal Air Force Germany, 1980-1982; with, ACDS (Commitments), 1982-1984; with, ACDS (Overseas), 1985; commander-in-chief, Royal Air Force Support Command, 1986-1989; lieutenant governor, commander-in-chief, Jersey, Channel Islands., 1990-1995.
Served to Air Marshal Royal Air Force. Member Royal Air Force Club, Luffenham Heath Golf Club.
Married Angela Faith Gray, 1969. 2 sons;1 son and 1 daughter from previous marriage.