William Edward Heaton
English soldier (1875–1941); recipient of the Victoria Cross
About William Edward Heaton
Lived 1875 – 1941 (aged 66). William Edward Heaton was a South African military personnel.
William Edward Heaton VC (2 January 1875 – 5 June 1941) 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.
Details Heaton was 25 years old, and a private in the 1st Battalion, The King's (Liverpool) Regiment, British Army during the Second Boer War when the following deed took place at Geluk, South Africa for which he was awarded the VC:
Further information He later achieved the rank of sergeant and served during World War I.
The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Museum of the King's Regiment, Liverpool, England.
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Who was William Edward Heaton?
English soldier (1875–1941); recipient of the Victoria Cross
When was William Edward Heaton born?
William Edward Heaton was born on 2 January 1875 in Ormskirk.
When did William Edward Heaton die?
William Edward Heaton died on 5 June 1941 in Southport.
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William Edward Heaton was a military personnel.
What nationality was William Edward Heaton?
William Edward Heaton was South African.
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