Sergeant Samuel Hill of Glenavy, County Antrim, saw action during the Indian Mutiny. On 16 November 1857 his unit, the 90^th Perthshire Light Infantry, were taking part in the relef of Lucknow. His valorous actions involved repeatedly rescuing badly wounded soldiers while exposed to heavy fire.

His was a VC elected by his comrades, which though relatively rare is not unknown. A memorial tablet to him is located in Market Square, Lisburn, beside the Linen Museum which has a wall poster commemorating his actions.

Born:	1826
Died:	1863