Task: Text Simplification
Input (English): William Speakman-Pitt , VC ( 21 September 1927 – 20 June 2018 ) , known as Bill Speakman , was a British Army soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross , the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces .
Output (English): William Speakman-Pitt , VC ( 21 September 1927 – 20 June 2018 ) , known as Bill Speakman , was a British Army soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross .