Thomas Ricketts (VC)
Sergeant Thomas Ricketts | |
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Thomas Ricketts after being awarded the VC. | |
| Nickname | Tommy |
| Born | April 15, 1901 |
| Died | February 10, 1967 (aged 65) |
| Buried | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Allegiance | Newfoundland |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1916–1919 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Royal Newfoundland Regiment
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| Conflicts | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross British War Medal Victory Medal Croix de Guerre |
| Other work | Pharmacist |
Thomas 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. At age 17, Ricketts is the youngest VC recipient enrolled in an army in a combatant role.