Thomas Henry Kavanagh

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Thomas Henry Kavanagh
Photograph by Felice Beato, 1858–1859
Born	15 July 1821 Mullingar, County Westmeath
Died	13 November 1882 (aged 61) Gibraltar
Buried	North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Battles / wars	Indian Mutiny
Awards	Victoria Cross

Thomas Henry Kavanagh VC (15 July 1821 – 13 November 1882) was a member of the Bengal Civil Service and Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry which can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

He is one of only five civilians to have ever been awarded the VC.