Hale, Thomas Egerton b. September 24, 1832 d. December 25, 1909 Crimean War British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Surgeon Major in the 7th Regiment, Royal Fusiliers. On September 8, 1855, during the Siege of Sebastopol, Russian, his forward position was penned down with many casualties. Under heavy fire, he repeatedly carried several wounded men across open ground to safety. For the highest gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and promoted Lieutenant Colonel. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) St Mary Churchyard, Acton, Cheshire, England