Sir William Peel | |
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| Born | 2 November 1824 Mayfair, London, UK |
| Died | 27 April 1858 (aged 33) Cawnpore, British India |
| Buried | Old British Cemetery, Cawnpore, India |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  Royal Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Naval Brigade |
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| Relations | Sir Robert Peel (father) |
| Other work | Travel writer |
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Captain Sir William Peel VC KCB (2 November 1824 – 27 April 1858) was a British naval officer and 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. He was the third son of the Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel and his wife Julia. Like his father, he was educated at Harrow School.
He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, and thus became Sir William Peel.