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William Nelson Edward Hall VC (28 April 1827 – 27 August 1904) was the first Black person, first Nova Scotian, and the third Canadian to receive the Victoria Cross due to his actions in the 1857 Siege of Lucknow.
- 1847–1876
Sep 21, 2008 · Learn about the life and achievements of William Hall, the first Black, Nova Scotian and Canadian to receive the Victoria Cross for his bravery in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. He was also a merchant and US sailor who fought in the Crimean War and the Arctic.
William Hall was the first Black person, the first Nova Scotian and the third Canadian to receive the Victoria Cross for bravery in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He served as a crew member of HMS Shannon and saved the lives of hundreds of soldiers and civilians under fire. Learn about his life, his medal, and his legacy at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
Feb 20, 2024 · Contact. Published Feb. 19, 2024 5:17 p.m. PST. Share. This year’s Heritage Day honours the life and legacy of African Nova Scotian William Hall, the first black man be awarded the Victoria...
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William Hall was a Nova Scotian sailor who earned the Victoria Cross for heroism during the relief of Lucknow in 1857. He replaced a missing man at a 24-pounder gun and fired until the walls of Shah Nujeef mosque were breached by the British Army. He was the first black person, first Nova Scotian and only third Canadian to receive the award.
