Thomas de Courcy Hamilton | |
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 Depiction of the Siege of Sebastopol | |
| Born | 20 July 1825 Stranraer, Scotland |
| Died | 3 March 1908 (aged 82) Cheltenham, Gloucestershire |
| Buried | Cheltenham Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1842 - 1872 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Unit | 90th Regiment of Foot (Perthshire Volunteers) 68th Regiment of Foot |
| Commands | 64th Regiment of Foot |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Major-General Thomas de Courcy Hamilton VC (20 July 1825 – 3 March 1908) was a Scottish 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.
Joining the British Army as an ensign in the 90th Regiment of Foot (Perthshire Volunteers) in 1842, he exchanged into the 68th Regiment of Foot in 1848.