Thomas Young (VC)
Victoria Cross recipient (1895–1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Royal Navy VC winner, see Thomas James Young.
Sergeant Thomas Young (born as Thomas Morrell) VC (28 January 1895 − 15 October 1966) was a British Army soldier and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.[2]
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Birth name | Thomas Morrell |
Born | (1895-01-28)28 January 1895 Boldon, County Durham, England |
Died | 15 October 1966(1966-10-15) (aged 71) Whickham, England |
Buried | St Patrick's Cemetery, High Spen |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1914−1921 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Service number | 203590[1] |
Unit | Durham Light Infantry |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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