William Beesley

William Beesley
William Beesley (left) and William Gregg
Born5 October 1895
Gresley, Derbyshire
Died23 September 1966 (aged 70)
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Buried
St Paul's Cemetery, Coventry
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Service years1914–1919
RankSergeant
UnitThe Rifle Brigade
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Royal Artillery
ConflictsWorld War I World War II
Awards Victoria Cross

William Beesley VC (5 October 1895 – 23 September 1966) 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.

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