William Napier (VC)

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
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1846–1862
RankSergeant
Unit13th Regiment of Foot
Battles / wars
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.