William John English Military person

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.

Personal facts

William John English
Birth dateOctober 06, 1882
Birth place
Ireland , Cork (city)
Date of deathJuly 04, 1941
Resting place
Aden , Yemen

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Military person

allegianceUnited Kingdom
award
Victoria Cross
Order of Agricultural Merit
military operations
Second Boer War
World War II
World War I
military branch
British Army
military unit
Royal Ulster Rifles
2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays)
Royal Army Service Corps
Scottish Horse
service start1900
service end1941

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External resources

  1. http://www.gavinbamford.utvinternet.com/EnglishVC.htm