William La Touche Congreve | |
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Born | Burton, Cheshire, United Kingdom | 12 March 1891
Died | 20 July 1916 Delville Wood, Longueval, France | (aged 25)
Buried | Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Rifle Brigade |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches Knight of the Legion of Honour (France) |
Relations | General Sir Walter Congreve (father) |
William La Touche Congreve, VC, DSO, MC (12 March 1891 – 20 July 1916) 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.