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William HouseWilliam House 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. Details He was 20 years old, and a Private in the 2nd Bn., The Royal Berkshire Regiment (Princess Charlotte of Wales's), British Army during the South African War (Boer War) when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 2 August 1900 at Mosilikatse Nek, South Africa, when a sergeant who had gone forward to reconnoitre was wounded, Private House rushed out from cover (although cautioned not to do so as the fire from the enemy was very hot), picked up the wounded sergeant and tried to bring him into shelter. In doing this he was severely wounded, but he warned his comrades not to come to his assistance as the fire was so heavy. Further information He later achieved the rank of Lance-Corporal. The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment (Salisbury) Museum (Salisbury, Wiltshire, England). Reference See also External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission. House House
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