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William Raynor VC (July 1795 – 13 December 1860) was an English 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. He is the oldest recipient of the Victoria Cross at 61 years old.
The oldest recipient of the Victoria Cross: William Raynor. William Raynor was 61 years old when he was awarded the VC in 1857, making him the oldest man in history to be granted the prestigious accolade.
William Raynor was born on 9 April 1920 in Queens, New York, USA. He was a writer, known for Get Smart (1965), Karen (1964) and Murder Without Tears (1953). He was married to June R. ? and Betty Raynor. He died on 5 January 1994 in Bellingham, Washington, USA.
Scott William Raynor Jr. (born May 23, 1978) is an American musician and police officer. He is best known as the original drummer of the rock band Blink-182. Born in Poway, California, Raynor first approached
William Raynor VC (July 1795 – 13 December 1860) was an English 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. He is the oldest recipient of the Victoria Cross at 61 years old.
Capt. William Raynor was the oldest person to receive the medal. It was awarded when he was 62, for the part he played in blowing up an arms store in Delhi besieged by insurgents on 11 May 1857, the second day of the Indian Mutiny.
William Raynor VC (July 1795 – 13 December 1860) was an English 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.
