Cecil D'Arcy | |
|---|---|
 Ulundi burning | |
| Born | 11 August 1850 Wanganui, New Zealand |
| Died | 1881 (aged 30/31) Amatola Forest Cape Colony (now South Africa) |
| Buried | King William's Town cemetery |
| Allegiance | Cape Colony |
| Service | South African Forces |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Cape Frontier Light Horse |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Henry Cecil Dudgeon D'Arcy VC (11 August 1850 – 1881) was a New Zealand-born 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 on 3 July 1879 at Ulundi in South Africa during the Anglo-Zulu War when he was 28 years old, and a captain in the Frontier Light Horse.