Thomas Ricketts, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas Ricketts

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 15-Apr-1901

Date of Death: 10-Feb-1967

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Thomas "Tommy" 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.
Ricketts is the youngest army recipient fighting in a combatant role.