William Kenealy

William Stephen Kenealy
Born26 December 1886
Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland
Died29 June 1915 (aged 28)
near Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Ottoman Turkey
Buried
Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Gallipoli Peninsula
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1909–1915
RankLance Sergeant
Service number1809
UnitLancashire Fusiliers
Battles / warsWorld War I
AwardsVictoria Cross
Other workCoal miner

Lance Sergeant William Stephen Kenealy VC, (26 December 1886 – 29 June 1915) was an Irish 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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