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William Henry Harrison Seeley

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Died when: 74 years 153 days (893 months)
Star Sign: Taurus

 

William Henry Harrison Seeley

William Henry Harrison Seeley, VC (1 May 1840 – 1 October 1914) was an American who fought with the British Royal Navy during the Shimonoseki Campaign in Japan and was a recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

He was the first American-born recipient of the VC.


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