William Charles Williams

William Charles Williams 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.

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English - Victoria Cross - British - Commonwealth

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He was 34 years old, and a Able Seaman in the Royal Navy during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

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Able Seaman - Royal Navy - First World War

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On 25 April 1915 during the landing on V Beach, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey, Able Seaman Williams, with three other men (George Leslie Drewry, Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson and George McKenzie Samson) was assisting the commander (Edward Unwin) of their ship, HMS River Clyde at the work of securing the lighters. He held on to a rope for over an hour, standing chest deep in the sea, under continuous fire. He was eventually dangerously wounded and later killed by a shell whilst his rescue was being effected by the commander who described him as the bravest sailor he had ever met.

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25 April - 1915 - Gallipoli - Turkey - George Leslie Drewry - Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson - George McKenzie Samson - Edward Unwin

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