William John House Military person

William John House VC (7 October 1879 – 28 February 1912) 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 John House
Birth dateOctober 07, 1879
Birth place
Berkshire , Thatcham
Date of deathFebruary 28, 1912
Place of death
Kent , Dover
Resting place
Dover

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Military person

award
Victoria Cross
military operations
Second Boer War
military branch
British Army
military unit
Royal Berkshire Regiment
service start1896
service end1912

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External resources

  1. http://www.angloboerwar.com/VC/house_w.htm
  2. http://www.doverwarmemorialproject.org.uk/Information/Jottings/Dovercemeteries/VC.htm
  3. http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/kent.htm