John Williams (VC)

John Williams

VC
John Williams; VC
Birth name	John Fielding
Born	24 May 1857; Abergavenny, Wales
Died	25 November 1932 (aged 75); Llantarnam, Cwmbran, Wales
Buried	St Michael's Churchyard, Llantarnam
Service / branch	British Army
Rank	Sergeant
Service number	25B/1395
Unit	Monmouthshire Militia; 24th Regiment of Foot; South Wales Borderers;
Battles / wars	Anglo-Zulu War Rorke's Drift; World War I;
Awards	Victoria Cross; South Africa Medal

John Williams VC (born John Fielding; 24 May 1857 – 25 November 1932) was a Welsh 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.

^ "The South Africa Medal Roll, 1877". Retrieved 1 October 2024 – via Fold3. transcriptions of 26,472 campaign veterans, including those of the 24th Foot, from WO 100/46 and other ledgers

[Fold3zulu77-1] "The South Africa Medal Roll, 1877". Retrieved 1 October 2024 – via Fold3. transcriptions of 26,472 campaign veterans, including those of the 24th Foot, from WO 100/46 and other ledgers

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