William Bees
English soldier (1871–1938); recipient of the Victoria Cross
About William Bees
Lived 1871 – 1938 (aged 66). William Bees was a British military personnel.
William Dolman Bees VC (12 September 1871 – 20 June 1938) 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.
Born in Midsomer Norton, Somerset he was 29 years old, and a private in the 1st Battalion, The Derbyshire Regiment (later The Sherwood Foresters), British Army during the Second Boer War when the following deed took place on 30 September 1901 at Moedwil, South Africa for which he was awarded the VC:
He later achieved the rank of corporal. His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Sherwood Foresters Museum at Nottingham Castle, England.
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Who was William Bees?
English soldier (1871–1938); recipient of the Victoria Cross
When was William Bees born?
William Bees was born on 12 September 1871 in Midsomer Norton.
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William Bees died on 20 June 1938 in Coalville.
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William Bees was a military personnel.
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William Bees was British.
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