Frederick Thornton Peters
Frederick Thornton Peters | |
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Peters, c. 1910s | |
| Born | 17 September 1889 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Died | 13 November 1942 (aged 53) near Plymouth Sound |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1905–1942 |
| Rank | Acting Captain |
| Commands | HMS Walney |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Service Cross & Bar Mentioned in Despatches Distinguished Service Cross (United States) |
Acting Captain Frederick Thornton "Fritz" Peters, VC, DSO, DSC & Bar (17 September 1889 – 13 November 1942) was a Canadian-born sailor in the Royal Navy and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.