William Thomas Rickard
Recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Born | (1828-02-10)10 February 1828 Stoke Damerel, Devonport, Devon |
Died | 21 February 1905(1905-02-21) (aged 77) Ryde, Isle of Wight |
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 |
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