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  • William John English
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  • William John English VC (6 October 1882 – 4 July 1941) was an Irish born 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.
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serviceyears
  • 1900
Birth Date
  • 1882-10-06
Branch
  • 23
death place
  • At sea, near Egypt
Name
  • William John English
Caption
  • Lt Col Wm J English VC
Birth Place
  • Cork, Ireland
Awards
death date
  • 1941-07-04
Rank
Allegiance
  • United Kingdom
Battles
placeofburial
  • Maala Cemetery, Aden, Yemen
abstract
  • William John English VC (6 October 1882 – 4 July 1941) was an Irish born 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.