Thomas Steele | |
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| Born | 6 February 1891 Springhead, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 11 July 1978 (aged 87) Springhead, Greater Manchester, England |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | The Seaforth Highlanders |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:UK_Victoria_Cross_ribbon_bar.svg){kind=small} Victoria Cross |
| Other work | Rugby league player |
Thomas Steele VC (6 February 1891 – 11 July 1978) was an English 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. A soldier with the Seaforth Highlanders during the First World War, he was awarded the VC for his actions on 22 February 1917, during the Mesopotamian campaign.