thomas wilkinson (royal marines)

Thomas Wilkinson was an English 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. He was approx. 23 years old, and a Bombardier in the Royal Marine Artillery, Royal Marines during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 7 June 1855 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Bombardier Wilkinson was especially recommended for gallant conduct with the advanced batteries. He worked at the task of placing sandbags to repair damage done to the defences under a most galling fire. He later achieved the rank of Sergeant Instructor. His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Marines Museum (Southsea, England).

Reference

Monuments To Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)

External links

Location of grave and VC medal (North Yorkshire)

This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission. Wilkinson, Thomas Wilkinson

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