William Henry Thomas Sylvester Military person

William Henry Thomas Sylvester VC (16 April 1831 – 13 March 1920) was an English 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.

Personal facts

William Henry Thomas Sylvester
Birth dateApril 16, 1831
Birth place
Devizes , Wiltshire
Date of deathMarch 13, 1920
Place of death
Devon , Paignton

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Military person

award
Legion of Honour
Victoria Cross
military operations
Crimean War
Indian Rebellion of 1857
military branch
British Army
military unit
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Royal Welch Fusiliers

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External resources

  1. http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/devonshi.htm