William Napier (VC)

For other individuals of the same name, see William Napier (disambiguation).

William Napier
Born(1824-08-20)20 August 1824
Keighley, Yorkshire, England
Died2 June 1908(1908-06-02) (aged 80)
Rochester, Victoria, Australia
Buried
Bendigo Cemetery, Bendigo, Victoria
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Service years1846–1862
RankSergeant
Unit13th Regiment of Foot
Conflicts
Awards Victoria Cross

William Napier VC (20 August 1828 – 2 June 1908) 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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