William Connolly (VC)

William Connolly
Bornc. 1816
Liverpool, England
Died31 December 1891(1891-12-31) (aged 75)
Liverpool
Buried
Kirkdale Cemetery, Liverpool
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch
RankGunner
UnitBengal Horse Artillery
Battles / warsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross

William Connolly VC (c. 1816 – 31 December 1891) 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.