William Raynor | |
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Born | July 1795 Plumtree, Nottinghamshire |
Died | 13 December 1860 Ferozepore, British India | (aged 65)
Buried | Ferozepore Civil Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Bengal Army |
Years of service | 1812 - 1860 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Gurkha War Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
William Raynor VC (July 1795 – 13 December 1860) 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. He is the oldest recipient of the Victoria Cross at 61 years old.