Thomas Fasti Dinesen | |
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 Dinesen in the uniform of the Black Watch of Canada | |
| Born | 9 August 1892 Rungsted, Denmark |
| Died | 10 March 1979 (aged 86) Vejle, Denmark |
| Buried | Hørsholm Churchyard, Hørsholm, Denmark |
| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Service | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
| Years of service | 1917–1918 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 42nd Infantry Battalion, CEF |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Croix de guerre (France) Order of Dannebrog (Denmark) Pro Benignitate Humana Medal (Finland) |
| Relations | Karen Blixen (sister) Ellen Dahl (sister) Andreas Nicolai Hansen (great-grandfather) Mary Westenholz (aunt) |
Thomas Fasti Dinesen VC (9 August 1892 – 10 March 1979[1]) was a Danish 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. He was the younger brother of the author Karen Blixen (who used the pen name Isak Dinesen).