Thomas
Ricketts
VC
Born in Middle Arm, Newfoundland
Son of John Ricketts
and Amelia Castle
Brother of
Dinah (Ricketts) Applin
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 65
in St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Biography
Thomas Ricketts VC was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Thomas Ricketts VC was awarded the Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 avec Étoile de Vermeil (France).
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Notable as the youngest army Victoria Cross recipient fighting in a combatant role.
Thomas "Tommy" 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.
Research Notes
The VC was awarded due to actions during the "advance from Ledgem, Belgium. This is considered part of the Final Advance and part of the Ypres campaign.[1] There were various spellings used, Ledgehem, Ledeghem, etc, but the current name is Ledegem[2].
Sources
- ↑ http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/his/bh-bh/ypres-1918-eng.asp
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ledegem
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Ricketts
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9684933
- http://ngb.chebucto.org/NFREG/WWI/ww1-ricketts3102.shtml
- https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/thomas-ricketts
- https://livesofthefirstworldwar.org/lifestory/3735416#
Notes
Parents are John and Amelia (Castle) Ricketts.
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