William Raynor

William Raynor
BornJuly 1795 (1795)
Plumtree, Nottinghamshire
Died13 December 1860(1860-12-13) (aged 65)
Ferozepore, British India
Buried
Ferozepore Civil Cemetery
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchBengal Army
Service years1812 - 1860
RankCaptain
ConflictsGurkha War
Indian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross

William Raynor VC (July 1795 – 13 December 1860) 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. He is the oldest recipient of the Victoria Cross at 61 years old.

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