Sir Hugh Rowlands | |
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 Sir Hugh Rowlands' grave in Llanrug | |
| Born | 6 May 1828 Llanrug, Wales |
| Died | 1 August 1909 (aged 81) Llanrug |
| Buried | St Michael's Churchyard, Llanrug |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 41st (Welsh) Regiment of Foot 34th Regiment of Foot |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War Anglo-Zulu War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Légion d'honneur (France) Order of the Medjidieh (Ottoman Empire) |
General Sir Hugh Rowlands VC KCB DL (6 May 1828 – 1 August 1909) was a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross for courageous action that led to the rescue of Colonel William O'Grady Haly during the Crimean War.[1]