Teignmouth Melvill | |
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 Photo of Melvill circa 1877 | |
| Born | 8 September 1842 Marylebone, London |
| Died | 22 January 1879 (aged 36) Buffalo River, South Africa |
| Buried | Fugitive's Drift, below Itchiane Hill |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1865–1879 † |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 24th Regiment of Foot |
| Battles/wars | Anglo-Zulu War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Relations | Charles Melvill (son) Philip Sandys Melvill (brother) |
Teignmouth Melvill VC (8 September 1842 – 22 January 1879) was an English officer in the British Army and 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.