Hugh Burgoyne

Hugh Burgoyne
Captain Hugh Talbot Burgoyne, VC RN
Born17 July 1833
Dublin, Ireland
Died7 September 1870 (aged 37)
Cape Finisterre
Buried
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch Royal Navy
RankCaptain
CommandsHMS Captain
Battles / warsCrimean War
AwardsVictoria Cross

Captain Hugh Talbot Burgoyne VC (17 July 1833 – 7 September 1870) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross. Born in Dublin, he was the son of John Fox Burgoyne and the grandson of John Burgoyne.

Burgoyne was a 21-year-old Royal Navy lieutenant, serving in the Crimean War when he performed the deed for which he was awarded the VC.