William Mariner VC | |
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Born | Chorley, Lancashire | 29 May 1882
Died | 1 July 1916 Loos, France | (aged 34)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1902 - 1916 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
Battles / wars | World 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.