Samuel Hill Lawrence

For other people named Samuel Lawrence, see Samuel Lawrence (disambiguation).

Samuel Hill Lawrence
Born22 January 1831
Cork, Ireland
Died17 June 1868 (aged 37)
Montevideo, Uruguay
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Service years1847–1865
RankMajor
Unit32nd Regiment of Foot
25th Regiment of Foot
8th Hussars
11th Hussars
ConflictsSecond Anglo-Sikh War
Indian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross
Other workThomas Cadell VC (cousin)

Major Samuel Hill Lawrence VC (22 January 1831 – 17 June 1868), born in Cork, 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.

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