Brian Turner Tom Lawrence VC[1] (9 November 1873 – 7 June 1949) 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 British and Commonwealth forces.

Lawrence was 26 years old and a sergeant in the 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own), British Army during the Second Boer War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On the 7th August 1900, when on patrol duty near Essenbosch Farm, Sergeant Lawrence and a Private Hayman were attacked by 12 or 14 Boers.

He then retired for some two miles on foot, followed by the Boers, and keeping them off till assistance arrived.

The medal is displayed at the Lord Ashcroft VC Gallery in the Imperial War Museum in London.