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Thomas De Courcy HamiltonThomas de Courcy Hamilton was an Irish 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. Details He was 29 years old, and a Captain in the 68th Regiment (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. Further information He later achieved the rank of Major General. He was born on the 29 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. The medal please update if you know where his medal is publicly displayed Reference See also External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission. Hamilton de Courcy Hamilton, Thomas de Courcy Hamilton, Thomas
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