Alan Richard Hill

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Alan Richard Hill-Walker
Born	(1859-07-12)12 July 1859 Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Died	21 April 1944(1944-04-21) (aged 84) Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Buried	St Michael and All Angels Churchyard, Maunby, North Yorkshire
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army
Years of service	Retired 12 October 1901
Rank	Major
Unit	North Yorkshire Militia 58th Regiment of Foot The Northamptonshire Regiment
Battles/wars	Anglo-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]