Alan Richard Hill
Alan Richard Hill-Walker | |
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| Born | 12 July 1859 |
| Died | 21 April 1944 (aged 84) Thirsk, North Yorkshire |
| Buried | St Michael and All Angels Churchyard, Maunby, North Yorkshire |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1876 - 1901 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | North Yorkshire Militia 58th Regiment of Foot The Northamptonshire Regiment |
| Conflicts | Anglo-Zulu War First Boer War Tirah Campaign |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Alan Richard Hill later Hill-Walker, VC (born in Northallerton 12 July 1859 – 21 April 1944) was an English 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. He won the VC for his actions on 28 January 1881 at the Battle of Laing's Nek during the First Boer War.
After his marriage in 1902, he adopted the surname Hill-Walker.