William Thomas Rickard | |
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Born | Stoke Damerel, Devonport, Devon | 10 February 1828
Died | 21 February 1905 Ryde, Isle of Wight | (aged 77)
Buried | Town Cemetery, Ryde |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Navy |
Battles / wars | Crimean War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Knight of the Legion of Honour (France) |
Other work | Chief 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.