Statements (23)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:person
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gptkbp:awardReceived |
gptkb:Medal_of_Honor
gptkb:Mentioned_in_Despatches |
gptkbp:birthDate |
1927-09-21
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gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Altrincham,_Cheshire,_England
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gptkbp:burialPlace |
Westminster Abbey (ashes interred)
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gptkbp:conflictParticipated |
gptkb:Korean_War
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gptkbp:deathDate |
2018-06-20
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gptkbp:deathPlace |
gptkb:London,_England
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gptkbp:fullName |
gptkb:William_Speakman
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bill Speakman
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gptkbp:militaryBranch |
gptkb:British_Army
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gptkbp:militaryRank |
Sergeant
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gptkbp:nationality |
British
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gptkbp:notableFor |
receiving the Victoria Cross for actions during the Korean War
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gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:soldier
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gptkbp:regiment |
gptkb:Special_Air_Service
gptkb:The_Black_Watch_(Royal_Highland_Regiment) gptkb:King's_Own_Scottish_Borderers |
gptkbp:VCActionDate |
1951-11-04
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gptkbp:VCActionLocation |
Hill 217, near Chongchon River, Korea
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:William_Speakman
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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