Thomas de Courcy Hamilton
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Thomas de Courcy Hamilton (19 July 1825- 3 March 1908) was a Scottish 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.
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[edit] Details
He was 27 years old, and a captain in the 68th Regiment of Foot (later The Durham Light Infantry), British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 11 May 1855 at Sebastopol, the Crimea, in a most determined sortie, Captain Hamilton boldly charged great numbers of the enemy with a small force, driving them from a battery of which they had taken possession. He was conspicuous for his gallantry on this occasion and his action saved the works from falling into enemy hands.
[edit] Further information
He later achieved the rank of major general.
He was born on the 19 July 1825 in Scotland.
He married Mary Ann Louisa Baynes on the 8 September 1857 at Trinity church, St Marylebone, Middlesex.
He died on the 3 March 1908 at Prestbury near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
[edit] The medal
The medal is held privately by descendants of Thomas de Courcy Hamilton.
[edit] References
- Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross (Richard Doherty & David Truesdale, 2000)
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)
[edit] External links
- Location of grave and VC medal (Gloucestershire)
