Walter Mills | |
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Born | 21 July 1894 Oldham, Lancashire |
Died | 11 December 1917 (aged 23) Givenchy, France |
Buried | Gorre British Cemetery, Beuvry |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | -1917 † |
Rank | Private |
Unit | The Manchester Regiment |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Walter Mills VC (21 July 1894 – 11 December 1917) 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.