John Williams (VC)
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For the Welsh soldier born in 1886, see Jack Williams (VC).
John Williams VC (born John Fielding; 24 May 1857 – 25 November 1932) was a Welsh 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.
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Birth name | John Fielding |
Born | (1857-05-24)24 May 1857 Abergavenny, Wales |
Died | 25 November 1932(1932-11-25) (aged 75) Llantarnam, Cwmbran, Wales |
Buried | St Michael's Churchyard, Llantarnam |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
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Awards | Victoria Cross |
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