Billy Congreve

William La Touche Congreve
Born(1891-03-12)12 March 1891
Burton, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Died20 July 1916(1916-07-20) (aged 25)
Delville Wood, Longueval, France
Buried
Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchBritish Army
RankMajor
UnitRifle Brigade
Battles / wars
AwardsVictoria Cross
Distinguished Service Order
Military Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
Knight of the Legion of Honour (France)
RelationsGeneral 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.