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William Griffiths | |
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Born | 1841 County Roscommon, Ireland |
Died | Isandlwana, South Africa | 22 January 1879
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 24th Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | Andaman Islands Expedition Anglo-Zulu War Battle of Isandlwana † |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
William Griffiths VC (1841 – 22 January 1879) 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.