| Robert Hawthorne | |
|---|---|
| File:VCRobertHawthorne.jpg | |
| Born | 1822 |
| Died | February 2, 1879 (aged 56) |
| Place of birth | Maghera, County Londonderry |
| Place of death | Manchester, Lancashire |
| Buried at | Ardwick Cemetery, Manchester |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | Bugler |
| Unit | 52nd Regiment of Foot |
| Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Robert Hawthorne VC (1822 – 2 February 1879) born in Maghera, County Londonderry 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.
Details[]
He was approximately 35 years old, and a Bugler in the 52nd (Oxfordshire) Regiment of Foot (later the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed at Delhi took place for which he was awarded the VC:
52nd Regiment, Bugler Robert Hawthorne
Date of Act of Bravery, 14th September, 1857
"Bugler Hawthorne, who accompanied the explosion party, not only performed the dangerous duty on which he was employed, but previously attached himself to Lieutenant Salkeld, of the Engineers, when dangerously wounded, bound up his wounds under a heavy musketry fire, and had him removed without further injury."
Further information[]
He died in Manchester, Lancashire on 2 February 1879. His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Green Jackets Museum, Winchester, Hampshire, England.
References[]
- ↑ "No. 22131". 27 April 1858. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/22131/page/
Listed in order of publication year
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (1981, 1988 and 1997)
- Clarke, Brian D. H. (1986). "A register of awards to Irish-born officers and men". pp. 185–287.
- Irelands VCs ISBN 1-899243-00-3 (Dept of Economic Development 1995)
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross (Richard Doherty & David Truesdale, 2000)
External links[]
- Location of grave and VC medal (Manchester)
The original article can be found at Robert Hawthorne and the edit history here.