William Nash (VC)

William Nash was born in Newcastle, County Limerick, Ireland. He served as a Sergeant in the British Army during his military career, distinguishing himself through acts of exceptional bravery.

He 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.

His service record remains a distinguished part of Irish and British military history, celebrated for the conspicuous gallantry that earned him the nation's supreme military decoration.