William Mariner (VC)

William Mariner

VC
Born(1882-05-29)29 May 1882
Chorley, Lancashire
Died1 July 1916(1916-07-01) (aged 34)
Loos, France
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1902 - 1916
RankPrivate
UnitKing's Royal Rifle Corps
Battles / warsWorld War I 
Awards Victoria Cross

William Mariner VC (29 May 1882 – 1 July 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.