William Bruce
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
Died when: 24 years 187 days (294 months)Star Sign: Gemini
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William Arthur McCrae Bruce VC (15 June 1890 – 19 December 1914) 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, following his death in combat during the Battle of Givenchy in France during the First World War.
Born in Edinburgh on 15 June 1890, William Bruce was educated in Jersey, Channel Islands at Victoria College, Jersey.From here, he moved to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, to complete his officer's training before entering combat during the Great War.
Serving with the 59th Scinde Rifles of the Indian Army, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for valour.
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