Thomas Ricketts (VC)
Sergeant Thomas Ricketts | |
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Thomas Ricketts after being awarded the VC. | |
| Nickname(s) | Tommy |
| Born | April 15, 1901 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 |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1916–1919 |
| 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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Thomas Ricketts VC (April 15, 1901 – 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.