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Alan Richard Hill-Walker
Born(1859-07-12)12 July 1859
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Died21 April 1944(1944-04-21) (aged 84)
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Buried
St Michael and All Angels Churchyard, Maunby, North Yorkshire
AllegianceAlan Richard Hill United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of serviceRetired 12 October 1901
RankMajor
UnitNorth Yorkshire Militia
58th Regiment of Foot
The Northamptonshire Regiment
Battles/warsAnglo-Zulu War
First Boer War
Tirah Campaign
Awards Victoria Cross

Alan Richard Hill later Hill-Walker, VC (born 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.[1]

  1. ^ "Alan Richard Hill-Walker VC". victoriacrossonline.co.uk. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2023.

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