James Thompson (VC)
English recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named William Thompson, see William Thompson (disambiguation).
William James Thompson VC (c. 1830 ā 5 December 1891) 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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James Thompson | |
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Born | c. 1830 Yoxall, Staffordshire |
Died | 5 December 1891 (aged 60ā61) Walsall, England |
Buried | Queen Street Cemetery, Walsall |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 60th Rifles |
Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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