Thomas Lane (VC)

Thomas Lane
BornMay 1836 (1836-05)
Cork City, County Cork, Ireland
Died12 April 1889(1889-04-12) (aged 52)
Kimberley, South Africa
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Unit
AwardsVictoria Cross (forfeited)

Thomas Lane VC (May 1836 – 12 April 1889) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

He was born in Cork, Ireland, in May 1836, and served throughout the Crimean War in the 47th Regiment of Foot.