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William Allen (VC 1879)
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (c.1843–1890) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Wilson Allen, VC (c. 1843 – 12 March 1890) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC) for his actions at the Battle of Rorke's Drift in January 1879, the highest and most prestigious award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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![]() Depiction of the Defence of Rorke's Drift by Alphonse de Neuville;Corporal William Allen,VC [right foreground] handing cartridges to Lt Chard | |
Born | c. 1843 Kyloe, Northumberland |
Died | 12 March 1890(1890-03-12) (aged 46–47) Monmouth, Monmouthshire |
Buried | 51°49′10.17″N 2°42′53.29″W |
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Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 24th Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | Anglo-Zulu War Rorke's Drift |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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