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Frederick Hitch | |
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| Born | 27 November 1856 Southgate, Middlesex |
| Died | 6 January 1913 (aged 56) Chiswick, Middlesex |
| Buried | St. Nicholas' Churchyard, Old Chiswick 51°29′03.06″N 0°15′10.9″W / 51.4841833°N 0.253028°W |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom/British Empire |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 7 March 1877 – August 1879 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 24th Regiment of Foot |
| Battles / wars | Anglo-Zulu War - Rorke's Drift |
| Awards | Victoria Cross South Africa Medal[1] |
| Other work | London cab driver |
Frederick Hitch, VC (29 November 1856 – 6 January 1913) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Battle of Rorke's Drift, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
- ^ "The South Africa Medal Roll, 1877". Retrieved 1 October 2024 – via Fold3.
transcriptions of 26,472 campaign veterans, including those of the 24th Foot, from WO 100/46 and other ledgers