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  • William Jones (VC)
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  • William Jones VC (1839 – 15 April 1913) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross for his action at the Battle of Rorke's Drift in January 1879, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Birth Date
  • 1839
Commands
  • 24
death place
  • Manchester
Name
  • William Jones
Birth Place
  • Evesham, Worcestershire
Awards
death date
  • --04-15
Rank
  • Private
Battles
  • *
placeofburial
  • Philip's Park Cemetery, Manchester
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  • William Jones VC (1839 – 15 April 1913) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross for his action at the Battle of Rorke's Drift in January 1879, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.