William Allen (VC 1879)

William Allen (VC 1879)

William Wilson Allen, VC (c. 1844 – 12 March 1890) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC) for his actions at the Battle of Rorke's Drift in January 1879, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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