Task: Question Understanding
Input (English): Context : Robert Hawthorne VC (1822 -- 2 February 1879) born in Maghera, County Londonderry was an Irish 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. 
Question : In what military branch did Robert Hawthorne serve?
Output (English): military branch