William Allen

Military Person

1843 – 1890

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Who was William Allen?

William Wilson Allen, VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross 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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Born
1843
Kyloe
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Died
Mar 12, 1890
Monmouth

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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