William McFadzean

William McFadzean
William McFadzean as shown on a mural in Cregagh, Belfast
Nickname(s)"Billy"
Born9 October 1895
Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland
Died1 July 1916 (aged 20)
Thiepval, France
AllegianceUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1914–1916
RankPrivate
Unit14th Battalion, The Royal Irish Rifles
Battles / warsFirst World War
AwardsVictoria Cross

William Frederick McFadzean VC (9 October 1895 – 1 July 1916) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was posthumously awarded the VC for his actions on the opening day of the Battle of the Somme.