| David Hawkes | |
| Birth Date: | c. 1822 |
| Death Date: | 14 August 1858 (aged 35-36) |
| Birth Place: | Witham, Essex |
| Death Place: | Faizabad, British India |
| Rank: | Private |
| Branch: | British Army |
| Unit: | Rifle Brigade |
| Battles: | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards: | Victoria Cross |
David Hawkes VC (c. 1822 – 14 August 1858) 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 Imperial forces.
Hawkes was 35 years old, from Witham, Essex and a private in the 2nd Battalion, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place at the Siege of Lucknow for which he, Henry Wilmot and William Nash were awarded the VC:
He was killed in action at Faizabad, British India, on 14 August 1858. As he was killed before he could hear news of the award of a VC (24 December 1858) it was decided to send his father William the award. His VC is located at The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.