William Jones Military person

William Jones VC (1839 – 15 April 1913) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross for his action 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 Jones
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1839
Birth place
Worcestershire , Evesham
Date of deathApril 15, 1913
Place of death
Manchester
Resting place
Manchester , Philip's Park Cemetery

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Military person

award
Victoria Cross
military operations
Anglo-Zulu War
Battle of Rorke's Drift
military command24th Regiment of Foot

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