Alan Richard Hill

Major Alan Richard Hill (later Hill-Walker), VC, was an English officer in the British Army who became a 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.

He achieved this distinction for his heroic actions on January 28, 1881, during the Battle of Laing's Nek in the First Boer War. His conspicuous bravery during the engagement earned him the nation's premier decoration for valor.

Major Hill-Walker's military career was defined by his service in the British Army during late 19th-century colonial conflicts, leaving behind a legacy of distinguished service and extreme courage under fire.