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We remember Thomas Ricketts
We remember Thomas Ricketts
Timeline
Timeline
1901
1916
enlistment
Newfoundland
Canada
Source:8570592
September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
3102
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Source:8720068
September 1916
1935
employment
Pharmacist
Self -employed
St John's NF
Canada
Source:8548683
1935
1967
death
St Johns, Newfoundland
Canada
Source:8570592
10th February 1967
burial
St Johns Newfoundland
Canada
Source:8548683
sibling
George Ricketts
Source:8720068
sibling
Rachel Ricketts
Source:8720068
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Ricketts |
| Source | 8548681 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3102 | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia RICKETTS | mother | ||
| John RICKETTS | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George RICKETTS | brother | ||
| Rachel RICKETTS | sister |
Media
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Thomas Ricketts Memorial Plaque.This Memorial Plaque is located in St John's Newfoundland.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette - Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| DHH Official Biography | Lizbet72994 | |
| The Rooms Art Gallery Archives and museum | Lizbet72994 | |
| Newfoundlands Reluctant War Hero | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Ricketts VC. | Trevor321 | |
| Thomas Ricketts Memorial Plaque. | Anne1202 | |
| Remembering Tommy Ricketts | Jean36823 | |
| Remembering Tommy Ricketts | Jean36823 | |
| Portrait of Thomas Ricketts, VC | Jessica140222 | |
| Portrait with Decorations | Jessica140222 |
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