William Peel Military person

Captain Sir William Peel VC KCB (2 November 1824 – 27 April 1858) 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. He was the third son of the Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel. Like his father, he was educated at Harrow School.He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, and thus became Sir William Peel.

Personal facts

William Peel
Birth dateNovember 02, 1824
Birth place
London , Mayfair
Date of deathApril 27, 1858
Place of death
India , Kanpur
Resting place
Kanpur

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award
Order of the Bath
Legion of Honour
Victoria Cross
military operations
Crimean War
Indian Rebellion of 1857
Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–41)
military command
*HMS Diamond
*HMS Shannon
military unit
Naval brigade
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