Walter Hamilton

Military Person

1856 – 1879

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Who was Walter Hamilton?

Walter Richard Pollock Hamilton VC was born in Inistioge, County Kilkenny and was an Irish 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 is featured in M. M. Kaye's epic novel The Far Pavilions.

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Born
Aug 18, 1856
Inistioge
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Lived in
  • County Kilkenny
Died
Sep 3, 1879
Kabul

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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