Tom Hunter (VC)

Thomas Peck Hunter
Detailed view of the inscription on the Edinburgh memorial
Born	(1923-10-06)6 October 1923 Aldershot, Hampshire, England
Died	3 April 1945(1945-04-03) (aged 21) Lake Comacchio, Italy
Buried	Argenta Gap War Cemetery, Emilia-Romagna
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	Royal Marines
Years of service	1942–1945 †
Rank	Corporal
Unit	43 Commando
Battles/wars	Second World War Italian Campaign Operation Roast  †
Awards	Victoria Cross
Relations	John Swinney (nephew)

Thomas Peck Hunter VC (6 October 1923 – 3 April 1945) was a British 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.