Frederick William Hall

Frederick William Hall, VC (21 February 1885 – 24 April 1915) was an Irish-Canadian 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.

For the Oxford University historian, see Frederick William Hall (academic).

Frederick William Hall
Born21 February 1885
Kilkenny, Ireland
Died24 April 1915 (aged 30)
Poelcappelle, Belgium
Service/branchBritish Army
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Years of service1914–1915
RankCompany Sergeant-Major
UnitCanadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
8th Battalion, CEF
Battles/warsFirst World War
  • Second Battle of Ypres  †
AwardsVictoria Cross
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