Down, John Thornton b. March 2, 1842 d. April 27, 1866 British Victoria Cross War Medal Recipient. He served as a Ensign in The 57th Regiment, Middlesex Regiment. He was awarded his medal for service at Pontoko, New Zealand, on October 2, 1863. (Bio by: K) Otahuhu Old Cemetery, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand