Thomas Pride (VC)

Thomas Pride
Born(1835-03-29)29 March 1835
Wool, Dorset
Died16 July 1893(1893-07-16) (aged 58)
Branksome, Dorset
Buried
All Saint's Churchyard, Branksome Park
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
Years of service1854–1866
RankCaptain of the After Guard
UnitHMS Euryalus
Battles / wars
AwardsVictoria Cross

Thomas Pride VC (29 March 1835 – 16 July 1893) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to a serviceman in the British and Commonwealth forces.