William Allen Military person

William Wilson Allen, VC (circa 1843 – 12 March 1890) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC) for his actions 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.

Personal facts

William Allen
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1843
Birth place
Northumberland , Kyloe
Date of deathMarch 12, 1890
Place of death
Monmouth , Monmouthshire
Resting place
Monmouth Cemetery

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Military person

award
Victoria Cross
military operations
Anglo-Zulu War
Battle of Rorke's Drift
military branch
British Army
military unit
South Wales Borderers

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