William McNally VC MM | |
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Born | 16 December 1894 Murton, County Durham, England |
Died | 1 May 1976 Murton, County Durham, England | (aged 81)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1914 - 1919 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Service number | 13820 |
Unit | Green Howards |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross Military Medal & bar |
Sergeant William McNally VC, MM and Bar (16 December 1894 – 5 January 1976[1]) was a British Army soldier and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.[2]