Jack Williams (VC)
Company Sergeant Major John Henry Williams, VC, DCM, MM & Bar (29 September 1886 – 7 March 1953) was a Welsh colliery worker, soldier, and a recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC) the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Williams is the most decorated Welsh non-commissioned officer of all time.
John Henry Williams | |
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| Born | 29 September 1886 Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Died | 7 March 1953 (aged 66) Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Buried | Ebbw Vale Cemetery, Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1918 |
| Rank | Company Sergeant Major |
| Service number | 20408 |
| Unit | South Wales Borderers |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal Military Medal & Bar Médaille Militaire (France) |
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