William Clamp Military person

William Clamp VC (28 October 1891 – 9 October 1917) was a Scottish 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.Clamp was born on 28 October 1891 to Charles and Christina Dundas Clamp, of Flemington, Motherwell.He was 25 years old, and a corporal in the 6th Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own), British Army when he was awarded the VC for actions on 9 October 1917 at the Battle of Poelcapelle, Belgium which led to his death.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 28, 1891
Birth place	Lanarkshire , Motherwell
Date of death	October 09, 1917
Place of death	Belgium

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Military person

award	Victoria Cross
military operations	World War I
military branch	British Army
military unit	Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Green Howards
service start	1914
service end	1917