Thomas Bernard Hackett
Thomas Bernard Hackett | |
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| Born | 15 June 1836 Riverstown, County Tipperary |
| Died | 5 October 1880 (aged 44) Arrabeg, King's County |
| Buried | Lockeen Churchyard, County Tipperary |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | 23rd Regiment of Foot |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War Indian Mutiny Third Anglo-Ashanti War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bernard Hackett VC (15 June 1836 – 5 October 1880) was born in Riverstown, County Tipperary 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.