Thomas Ricketts

Sergeant

Thomas Ricketts

Thomas Ricketts after being awarded the VC.
Nickname(s)Tommy
BornApril 15, 1901[1]
Middle Arm, White Bay, Newfoundland Colony
DiedFebruary 10, 1967 (aged 65)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Buried
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Allegiance Newfoundland
Service / branchBritish Army
Years of service1916–1919
Rank Sergeant
UnitRoyal Newfoundland Regiment
  • 1st Battalion
Battles / warsWorld War I
Awards Victoria Cross
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Croix de Guerre
Other workPharmacist

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.

  1. ^ "Newfoundland's Reluctant War Hero: Thomas Ricketts V.C" (PDF).