William Thomas Rickard

William Thomas Rickard
Born(1828-02-10)10 February 1828
Stoke Damerel, Devonport, Devon
Died21 February 1905(1905-02-21) (aged 77)
Ryde, Isle of Wight
Buried
Town Cemetery, Ryde
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchRoyal Navy
Battles / warsCrimean War
AwardsVictoria Cross
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Knight of the Legion of Honour (France)
Other workChief Officer, Her Majesty's Coastguard

William Thomas Rickard, VC, CGM (10 February 1828 – 21 February 1905) was a British sailor and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.