Thomas Byrne, VC (December 1866 Dublin – 15 March 1944) was an Irish British Army soldier.

He was 31 years old, and a private in the 21st Lancers (Empress of India's), British Army, during the reconquest of Sudan when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC: On 2 September 1898 at the Battle of Omdurman, Sudan, Private Byrne turned back in the middle of the charge of the 21st Lancers and went to the assistance of a lieutenant of the Royal Horse Guards who was wounded, dismounted, disarmed and being attacked by several Dervishes.

[5] He rejoined the army in 1914 and served at the Cavalry Remount Depot, Canterbury, and in the Garrison Police.

After the War, he was a messenger at the Cavalry Pay and Records Office.

His funeral was attended by Winston Churchill, who also took part in the charge at Omdurman.