John William Ormsby

Military Person

1881 – 1952

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Who was John William Ormsby?

John William Ormsby VC MM was an English 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.

Ormsby was a career soldier first serving in the Second Boer War.

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Born
Jan 10, 1881
Dewsbury
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
  • England
Profession
Died
Jul 20, 1952
Dewsbury

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on July 23, 2013

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