Robert Hawthorne

Robert Hawthorne
Born12 July 1823
Maghera, County Londonderry
Died2 February 1879 (aged 56)
Manchester, Lancashire
Buried
Ardwick Cemetery, Manchester
AllegianceUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Service / branchBritish Army
RankBugler
Unit52nd Regiment of Foot
Battles / warsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross

Robert Hawthorne VC (12 July 1823 – 2 February 1879) born in Maghera, County Londonderry was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.