Bill Speakman
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 6 years ago |
Date of birth | September 21,1927 |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
Born | Altrincham |
United Kingdom | |
Date of died | June 20,2018 |
Died | Royal Hospital Chelsea |
London | |
United Kingdom | |
Height | 198 (cm) |
Battles and wars | Korean War |
Malayan Emergency | |
Indonesian Confrontation | |
Aden Emergency | |
Siblings | Ann Stringer |
Job | Soldier |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 465001 |
Bill Speakman Life story
William Speakman-Pitt, VC, known as Bill Speakman, was a British Army soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the first person to receive an honour from Queen Elizabeth II.