

English military officer (1831–1920); recipient of the Victoria Cross
Paignton Cemetery
William Henry Thomas Sylvester (* 16. April 1831 in Devizes; † 13. March 1920 in Paignton) was an english military officer (1831–1920); recipient of the Victoria Cross. He was 88 years old. He studied at University of Edinburgh. He was awarded the Victoria Cross. He was buried at Paignton Cemetery.