| Birth: | Jul. 12, 1859 | | Death: | Apr. 21, 1944 | 
First Boer War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in North Yorkshire England, he served as a Lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion, Northampton Shire Regiment, British Army. On January 28, 1881, in heavy actions at Laing's Nek, South Africa, when a retreat was ordered, Lieutenant Hill remained behind and tried to carry out another officer whom was severely wounded. He lifted the man and tried to carry him off the field in his arms until he was shot dead. He then went and brought another wounded man out of action on his horse and afterwards returned and rescued another. For most prestigious gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross and later achieved the rank of Major. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Search Amazon for Alan Hill-Walker | | | Burial:
St Michael and All Angels Churchyard
Haworth
West Yorkshire, England |
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Record added: Jul 14, 2005
Find A Grave Memorial# 11356004 |
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