William Jones | |
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| Born | 16 August 1839 5 Lucas Street, Castle Precincts, Bristol. |
| Died | 15 April 1913 (aged 73–74) Manchester |
| Buried | [Philips Park Cemetery], Miles Platting, Manchester 53°29′20.5″N 2°11′59″W / 53.489028°N 2.19972°W |
| Service | British Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Commands | 24th Regiment of Foot |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Victoria Cross South Africa Medal[1] |
William Jones VC (1839 – 15 April 1913) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross for his action at the Battle of Rorke's Drift in January 1879, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
- ^ "The South Africa Medal Roll, 1877". Retrieved 1 October 2024 – via Fold3.
transcriptions of 26,472 campaign veterans, including those of the 24th Foot, from WO 100/46 and other ledgers