John Williams (VC)

John Williams VC (born John Fielding; 24 May 1857 – 25 November 1932) was a Welsh 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 Welsh soldier born in 1886, see Jack Williams (VC).

John Williams

VC
Birth nameJohn Fielding
Born(1857-05-24)24 May 1857
Abergavenny, Wales
Died25 November 1932(1932-11-25) (aged 75)
Llantarnam, Cwmbran, Wales
Buried
St Michael's Churchyard, Llantarnam
Service/branchBritish Army
RankSergeant
Unit
  • Monmouthshire Militia
  • 24th Regiment of Foot
  • South Wales Borderers
Battles/wars
AwardsVictoria Cross
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