Henry Hook (VC)

Alfred Henry Hook
Born	(1850-08-06)6 August 1850 Churcham, Gloucestershire
Died	12 March 1905(1905-03-12) (aged 54) Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Buried	St Andrew's churchyard, Churcham 51°51′42.2″N 2°20′15.1″W / 51.861722°N 2.337528°W / 51.861722; -2.337528
Allegiance	United Kingdom/British Empire
Service/branch	British Army
Years of service	1877–1904
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	Monmouth Militia 24th Regiment of Foot Royal Fusiliers
Battles/wars	9th Xhosa War Anglo–Zulu War Rorke's Drift
Awards	Victoria Cross

Alfred Henry "Harry" Hook VC (6 August 1850 – 12 March 1905) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces, for his actions at the Battle of Rorke's Drift.