Thomas Ricketts
Newfoundland soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Thomas Ricketts, see Thomas Ricketts (disambiguation).
Thomas "Tommy" Ricketts VC (April 15, 1901 ā February 10, 1967) was a Newfoundland soldier and 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. Ricketts is the youngest army recipient fighting in a combatant role.
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Sergeant Thomas Ricketts | |
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Nickname(s) | Tommy |
Born | April 15, 1901[1] Middle Arm, White Bay, Newfoundland Colony |
Died | February 10, 1967 (aged 65) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Buried | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Allegiance | Newfoundland |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1916ā1919 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Royal Newfoundland Regiment
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Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross British War Medal Victory Medal Croix de Guerre |
Other work | Pharmacist |
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