William John English | |
|---|---|
 Lt Col Wm J English VC | |
| Born | 6 October 1882 Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 4 July 1941 (aged 58) At sea, near Egypt |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1900–1941 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | The Scottish Horse 2nd Dragoon Guards Royal Army Service Corps Royal Ulster Rifles |
| Battles / wars | Second Boer War World War I World War II |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Mérite agricole (French) (4th Class) |
William John English VC (6 October 1882 – 4 July 1941) was an Irish born 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.