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William Reynolds

 
Actor: William H. Reynolds
  • Born: Jun 14, 1910 in Elmira, New York
  • Died: Jul 16, 1997 in South Pasadena, California
  • Active: '40s-'80s
  • Major Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Career Highlights: The Sting, The Godfather, The Sound of Music
  • First Major Screen Credit: 52nd Street (1937)

Biography

Oscar-winning film editor William H. Reynolds launched his career in the late '30s. Over his career, he earned Academy awards for The Sound of Music (1965) and The Sting (1973). He has also been nominated four times for such films as The Sand Pebbles (1966) and The Godfather (1972). In 1980, Reynolds worked as the post-production executive on Heaven's Gate. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
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Wikipedia: William Reynolds (VC)
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William Reynolds
1827 - 20 October 1869
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Depiction of the battle of Alma
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Place of death Strand, London
Resting place Brookwood Cemetery, London
Allegiance Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Rank Corporal
Unit Scots Fusilier Guards
Battles/wars Crimean War
Awards Victoria Cross

William Reynolds VC (1827 - 20 October 1869) 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. Reynolds was the first private to receive the award.

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He was about 27 years old, and a private in the Scots Fusilier Guards, British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 20 September 1854 at the Battle of the Alma, Crimea, when the formation of the line was disordered, Private Reynolds behaved with conspicuous gallantry, in rallying the men round the Colours.

Further information

He later achieved the rank of corporal.

The medal

His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Guards Regimental Headquarters (Scots Guards RHQ) (London, England).

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