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William Hall, Canadian soldier, Victoria Cross recipient (died 1904)
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William Hall (VC)
Canadian Royal Navy hero
William Nelson Edward Hall was the first Black person, first Nova Scotian, and the third Canadian to receive the Victoria Cross due to his actions in the 1857 Siege of Lucknow, amid the Indian Rebellion. In the face of heavy enemy fire, Hall and an officer from his ship…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Victoria Cross
Highest military decoration for valour in the UK
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously. It was previously awarded to service…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)