William Fraser McDonell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Fraser McDonell

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 17-Dec-1829

Place of Birth: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 31-Jul-1894

Profession: judge

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

William Fraser McDonell VC (17 December 1829 – 31 July 1894) was a British civil servant, judge and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He is one of only five civilians to have been awarded the VC.