William Henry Hewitt [SEP] date of death
William Henry Hewitt
William Henry Hewitt VC (19 June 1884 – 7 December 1966) was a South African soldier, and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for gallantry in the face of the enemy given to British and Commonwealth forces, during the First World War.
Details.
He was 33 years old, and a lance-corporal in the 2nd South African Light Infantry, South African Forces during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
, MA, b. 17 Aug 1786, d. 29 Mar 1822; Sarah Couper, b. 5 Apr 1788, d.(date unknown); Robert Thomson Couper, b. 6 Jan 1790, d. 4 Feb 1803; William Couper, M.D., b. 30 Apr 1792, d. 4 Aug 1857; Henry Glassford Couper, b. 20 May 1793, d. 27 Oct 1800; Henry Couper, b. 20 Sep 1801, d.(date unknown)
External links.
- University of Glasgow Story; People; James Couper
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