William Beesley
William Beesley | |
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William Beesley (left) and William Gregg | |
| Born | 5 October 1895 Gresley, Derbyshire |
| Died | 23 September 1966 (aged 70) Abergavenny, Monmouthshire |
| Buried | St Paul's Cemetery, Coventry |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1919 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | The Rifle Brigade King's Royal Rifle Corps Royal Artillery |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
William Beesley VC (5 October 1895 – 23 September 1966) 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.