William Dowling | |
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| Born | c. 1825 Thomastown, County Kilkenny |
| Died | 17 February 1887 (aged 61-62) Liverpool, England |
| Buried | Liverpool RC Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Flag_of_the_British_Army.svg){kind=small} British Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 32nd Regiment of Foot |
| Battles / wars | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:UK_Victoria_Cross_ribbon_bar.svg){kind=small} Victoria Cross |
William Dowling VC (c. 1825 – 17 February 1887), born in Thomastown, County Kilkenny, was an Irish 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.