Hugh Burgoyne

Hugh Burgoyne
Captain Hugh Talbot Burgoyne, VC RN
Born	17 July 1833 Dublin, Ireland
Died	7 September 1870 (aged 37) Cape Finisterre
Buried	Brompton Cemetery
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	Royal Navy
Rank	Captain
Commands held	HMS Captain
Battles/wars	Crimean War
Awards	Victoria Cross

Captain Hugh Talbot Burgoyne VC (17 July 1833 – 7 September 1870) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross. Born in Dublin, he was the son of John Fox Burgoyne and the grandson of John Burgoyne.

Burgoyne was a 21-year-old Royal Navy lieutenant, serving in the Crimean War when he performed the deed for which he was awarded the VC.