William John English, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William John English

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 06-Oct-1882

Place of Birth: Cork, Munster, Ireland

Date of Death: 04-Jul-1941

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Libra

William John English VC (6 October 1882 – 4 July 1941) was an Irish born 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.