William Hackett (VC)

William Hackett
Born11 June 1873
Nottingham, England
Died27 June 1916 (aged 43)
Near Givenchy-lès-la-Bassée, France
Buried
Remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial
AllegianceUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1915–1916
RankSapper
UnitRoyal Engineers
Battles / warsWorld War I
AwardsVictoria 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.