William Charles Williams

William Charles Williams
Deck gun from SM UB-91 as a memorial in Chepstow
Born(1880-09-15)15 September 1880
Stanton Lacy, Shropshire, England
Died25 April 1915(1915-04-25) (aged 34)
Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Ottoman Empire
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
Service years1895 - 1915
RankAble Seaman
Unit
ConflictsWorld War I
AwardsVictoria Cross

William Charles Williams VC (15 September 1880 – 25 April 1915) was a British 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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