William Clamp, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William Clamp

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 28-Oct-1891

Place of Birth: Motherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 09-Oct-1917

Profession: military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About William Clamp

  • William Charles Clamp VC (28 October 1892 – 9 October 1917) was a Scottish 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. Clamp was born on 28 October 1892 to Charles and Christina Dundas Clamp, of Flemington, Motherwell.He was 24 years old, and a corporal in the 6th Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own), British Army when he was awarded the VC for actions on 9 October 1917 at the Battle of Poelcappelle, Belgium which led to his death.

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