Christopher Hutton
Christopher William Clayton Hutton (1893–1965) a soldier, airman, journalist and inventor, was recruited as an intelligence officer to work for MI9, a branch of the British Military Intelligence, during the Second World War. Known as 'Clutty' to his friends, he was engaged towards the end of 1939 by the War Office to work under Major (later Brigadier) Norman Crockatt, in order to set up and run operations to create and distribute escape and evasion aids for Allied servicemen. Hutton's small team identified suitable manufacturers, ensured supplies and devised methods by which the concealed aids could be sent to prisoner of war camps.
Christopher C. Bruton
The captured flag was a Confederate Second National flag measuring 4’ x 6’ and was presented by Compson to the Secretary of War. The Federal government returned the flag to Virginia in 1906. It is in the possession of The Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond.
He died August 17, 1867 - cause of death - Consumption and is buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Bowne Twp., Kent County, Michigan. Place of death was in Caledonia Twp. at the home of his brother, Patrick, who was also a Civil War Veteran. His death certificate was issued by the State of Michigan, County of Kent recorded liber 1, page 009, record number 176.