William Hackett | |
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Born | 11 June 1873 Nottingham, England |
Died | 27 June 1916 (aged 43) Near Givenchy-lès-la-Bassée, France |
Buried | Remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1915–1916 |
Rank | Sapper |
Unit | Royal Engineers |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
William Hackett VC (11 June 1873 – 27 June 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.