William Raynor

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.

On 11 May 1857 in the Siege of Delhi, India, Lieutenant Raynor was one of nine men who defended the ammunition storehouse for more than five hours against large numbers of mutineers.

Of the defenders, five died in the explosion and one shortly afterwards, while Raynor, George Forrest, and John Buckley survived.

His citation in the London Gazette reads: For gallant conduct in the defence of the Magazine at Delhi, on the 11th May, 1857.

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Logistic Corps Museum, Camberley, Surrey.