John Williams (VC)

John Williams

Birth nameJohn Fielding
Born(1857-05-24)24 May 1857
Abergavenny, Wales
Died25 November 1932(1932-11-25) (aged 75)
Llantarnam, Cwmbran, Wales
Buried
St Michael's Churchyard, Llantarnam
BranchBritish Army
RankSergeant
Service number25B/1395
Unit
Battles / wars
AwardsVictoria Cross
South Africa Medal

John Williams VC (born John Fielding; 24 May 1857 – 25 November 1932) was a Welsh 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.